Despite outcry, stand-ground law repeals unlikely
MIAMI (AP) – Despite an outcry from civil rights groups, a call for close examination by President Barack Obama and even a 1960s-style sit-in at …
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Black America outraged
SOUTH FLORIDA – From Key West to Palm Beach County, South Floridians joined much of the nation this week to express shock, disbelief and muted …
Chaka Khan women’s success ambassador
MIAMI – Renowned singer and songwriter Chaka Khan is lending her celebrity status to the Dress for Success Worldwide organization which helps low-income women with …
Premier Jamaican athletes Powell, Simpson snared in doping scandal
ROME – Former 100-meter world-record holder Asafa Powell, Jamaican teammate Sherone Simpson and their trainer were formally placed under criminal investigation for violating Italy’s doping …
Nigerian woman launches EbonyLife TV network
LAGOS, Nigeria — A woman who could be considered Africa’s Oprah Winfrey is launching an entertainment network that will be beamed into nearly every country …
Sheriff joins call for calm over trial
FORT LAUDERDALE – Broward Sheriff Scott Israel met with a group of pastors this week to discuss possible reactions to the verdict in the second …
Court sides with Va city on Confederate flag ban
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Lexington’s ban on the flying of the Confederate flag on city light poles does not violate a heritage group’s right of …
Blows to civil rights signal more struggle
WASHINGTON — Take a glance at the anniversary calendar this year and it’s clear that, in America, racial progress comes in fits and starts. The …
What We Think: Africa must chart new course
With so much happening on the domestic and world stages, it would be no surprise to find that Americans generally did not pay much attention …
A racially challenging week in America
WASHINGTON (AP) – Take a glance at the anniversary calendar this year and it’s clear that in America, racial progress comes in fits and starts. …