African-American boys and men are killing themselves and no one seems to care
SALVATORE J. GIORGIANNI JR. African American boys and men in America continue to kill themselves at an alarming rate. Over the past several months the …
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Looking to the Bible to justify allegiance to a flawed leader
The President of the United States of America, on Wednesday, August 21, this year, looked up at the sky and said, “I am the chosen …
Holiday Spectacular opens doors to the disabled, less fortunate
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTMASTICKETS.COM The Emmy-award winning Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant is worth every dime, the people have concluded. It’s evident in the fact that …
25th anniversary, new name for Gospel AM 1490 WMBM
Miami, Fla. (Black PR Wire) – Gospel AM 1490 WMBM unveiled its 2020 Vision to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its station, announcing the company’s …
Racial control: from shackles of slavery to iron cages of prison to ankle monitors
California passed a bill on Oct. 12 banning private prisons as of 2028, spotlighting, once again, America’s obsession with locking up human beings. The situation …
Lingering Parkland tragedy needs solutions not vengeance
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDAPOLITICS.COM As a member of the Florida Senate, it is my responsibility to represent the wide interests and the diverse communities in …
Remembering American history on Veterans Day
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, 101 years ago, with great ceremony, what had so vainly promised …
U.S. growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
PHOTOS BY C.B. HANIF FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) – “Brothers and sisters,” the seminary instructor tells his class, don’t believe in …
A president facing impeachment cannot champion criminal justice reform
It boggles the mind that an African American organization whose membership is 50 percent Democrats could honor President Donald Trump for criminal justice reform. But …
CBC statement on the passing of former Congressman John Conyers
PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY.COM WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the passing of founding CBC Member and Former Congressman …