Senate OKs first openly gay black federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate for the first time confirmed an openly gay black man to become a top-level federal judge. By a 98-0 vote …
Politics
Minority voters flexing muscle after Cochran win
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Thad Cochran's GOP primary victory, thanks in part to black Mississippians who turned out to vote for him, exemplifies a new …
Fraternity to expand mentoring
FORT LAUDERDALE — Motivated by President Barack Obama’s call to the nation to help mentor minority youths, the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi …
District 1 race heats up with Gibson vs. Jordan
Special to South Florida TImes MIAMI GARDENS — The race for the District 1 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission has heated up with an …
Tax returns an issue in Florida governor’s race
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign suggests in a new ad that former Gov. Charlie Crist has something to hide by not …
VA settles complaints by 3 Phoenix whistleblowers
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has reached financial settlements with three employees who faced retaliation …
Artis steps into his new role as FMU’s First Gentleman
MIAMI GARDENS — Selby Artis has worn many hats over the years: student, athlete, soldier, entrepreneur, soccer coach, and federal employee. This week, he steps …
Hill brings a woman’s perspective to a troubled Police Department
Lauretta Hill appears to be tailor-made for the image tarnished Miami Beach police department. The former assistant chief with the Arlington police department made history …
Holder departure clouds fate of rights cases
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Moments after making fresh demands that Attorney General Eric Holder open federal investigations into police shootings …
Sandra Day O’Connor Award
Professor H.T. Smith, ESQ., Director of the Trial Advocacy Program at FIU College of Law, was presented the Sandra Day O’Connor Award by the Dade …