Posts in category Politics

Florida’s efforts to save public education started July 1, the day a new state law went into effect that forces public school districts to divert …

The Jim Crow crimes included beatings, drownings and lynchings. PHOTO COURTESY OF PINTEREST.COM By CHAS SISK Nashville Public Radio NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Charlie Morris vividly recalls …

Aramis Ayala. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINTPETERSBLOG.COM By The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court scrutinized Florida’s first African-American state attorney over her refusal …

A. Gimenez, at the groundbreaking ceremony with retired Congresswoman Meek (in forefront). Addressing the gathering (right) is a key proponent of the project, Commissioner Barbara …

Fins Weekend Golf Tournament raises funds to support their four-year million dollar commitment. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS By DAPHNE TAYLOR Special to South Florida …

Confederate monument in Tampa PHOTO COURTESY OF USF.EDU By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. – Officials decided Wednesday not to move a Confederate memorial …

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON – The last day of the Supreme Court’s term was …

B-CU Wildcats logo IMAGE COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A historically black university in Florida is dealing with mounting financial problems. …

Downtown Hollywood. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Five people were arrested after a clash about Florida streets named for Confederate generals spilled …

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN URBAN RADIO By ANDREW TAYLOR and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black …