Foreign military bases, domestic instability keep Africa mineral-rich but food-poor
Three United Nations agencies recently announced that 55 million people face starvation in West Africa and Central Africa, the number quadrupling in the past five …
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Unmasking the anti-heroes of democracy and peaceful protest on America’s campuses
Protests PHOTO COURTESY OF FREEDOMHOUSE.ORG VIA STOCK PHOTO America, land of the free, home of the brave. The place where democracy and civil liberties ebb …
Peace is the way in Lauderhill
PHOTO COURTESY OF LERUE SARVIS, JR. LAUDERHILL, Fla. – City of Lauderhill officials including Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn, at the podium, Vice Mayor Lawrence “Jabbow” …
Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church
"NOT FEARING ANY MAN": Rev. Gina Stewart and others are championing the women who speak of feeling worn down by the physical and psychological toll …
Pro-Palestinian protests: Another young generation becomes America’s conscience
On May 4, 1970, around 300 students at Kent State University in Ohio staged a protest against the presence of the National Guard on the …
High court slouching toward Trump immunity – and toppling democracy
U.S. Sup. Ct. Justice Clarence ThomasPHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA There have been important moments in history, American history, to which a generation’s collective consciousness can …
S. Florida Chapter at NFBPA
AT FORUM 24: From front left, Stephanie Moliere, Doris Davis, Latronda Hayes, Javarious Jackson, Venice Howard, Jeri Pryor, Dr. Shirely Sims. Row 2: Robin Curet, …
Candidate Kevin R. Johnson recommended to lead more than 200-year-old Abyssinian
CANDIDATE KEVIN R. JOHNSON: Former intern and assistant pastor, 50, is search committee’s choice to succeed longtime senior pastor Calvin O. Butts III, who died …
Florida children to learn that communism is evil, slavery a skills training program
A new Florida law requires public schools to teach students in kindergarten through 12th grade “age-appropriate” and “developmentally appropriate” lessons on communism. The Florida Department …
Trump first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom at New York Supreme Court, Oct. 2, 2023. PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTHOUSENEWS.COM It has begun. What the …