Charter school fights to stay open
One week after President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation recognizing May 2 – May 8 as National Charter Schools Week, the only African– centered …
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Haitian students earn free pass to top colleges
MIAMI — Gregory Almonord and Sabrina Debrosse knew college would be a part of their future. How they would pay for it, though, was another …
A liberated Crist hits Senate trail on his own
MIAMI BEACH (AP) — Gov. Charlie Crist feels liberated. He's no longer shying away from President Barack Obama or the fact that he campaigned for …
Sharpton, Phoenix mayor participate in Arizona protest
PHOENIX (AP) _ The Rev. Al Sharpton, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Hispanic leaders led a Wednesday evening march to the State Capitol in a …
New Orleans’ new mayor sworn in, Nagin steps down
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ There's a new mayor in New Orleans. Ray Nagin's tenure has ended with the swearing in of Mitch Landrieu (pronounced LAN'-droo).
“Greeter” becomes face of discrimination fight vs. Wal-Mart
PITTSBURG, Calif. (AP) _ As a “greeter,'' the cheerful Betty Dukes is one of the first employees customers usually see as they walk through the …
Mayweather dominates Mosley, stays unbeaten
LAS VEGAS (AP) _ Floyd Mayweather Jr. rebounded from a close call in the second round to dominate Shane Mosley in a unanimous 12-round decision …
Crist relies on the people, not GOP, in Senate bid
ST. PETERSBURG (AP) _ Charlie Crist dubbed himself “The People's Governor'' as he brought a bipartisan spirit to Tallahassee. Now that partisanship is at a …
AROUND SOUTH FLORIDA with Elgin Jones 04-30-10
MIXED NEWS Under the leadership of Publisher Robert G. Beatty, Esq., the South Florida Times has increased its distribution. But the latest circulation numbers released …
AFRICA COUNTS: Controversy can be a Good Sign
In my last column, I talked of the emotional high from the dedication of the Monument to African Renaissance.