Ignore the parties, look to individuals
It’s 2014, an election year, and this fall, like in every election year, many black people will be running – for their lives! The Democratic …
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For Runcie equal opportunity is schools’ priority
Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, Robert W. Runcie seeks to provide the leadership needed to ensure that black businesses will share in the contracts …
Former lieutenant governor says Scott and staff bullied her
Weeks before Gov. Rick Scott’s bid for re-election is decided, his former lieutenant governor has released a book that explains why he shouldn’t prevail. The …
WPB tackles youth violence with new program
Staff Report WEST PALM BEACH — City leaders hope a new program backed by federal dollars will curb youth violence and improve the health and …
Union pulls support from UNCF after Koch donation
WASHINGTON — A powerful government workers' union will end its support for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) after the group accepted $25 million from …
COURT CLEARS THE WAY FOR GAY MARRIAGE EXPANSION
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court unexpectedly cleared the way Monday for a dramatic expansion of gay marriage in the United States and may have …
It’s Time to Vote
Tuesday, Aug. 26 is time to vote for the primary election. The polls are open on Election Day, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If …
Florida could be hit by tourism boycott over stand-your-ground law
MIAMI – Florida could be hit with a statewide tourism boycott if Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature remain intransigent despite persistent calls for repeal …
Obama under pressure to visit US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is facing mounting calls from Republicans to take a firsthand look at the immigration emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, …