Cultures dance together in Irish play
FORT LAUDERDALE — In the 1800s, millions of Irish immigrants came to the United States seeking a new home. Instead, they faced a grim scenario: …
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Local leaders react to Census criticism
Florida International University Local black leaders and organizations reject accusations by the Urban League of Greater Miami that they failed to promote the 2010 U.S. …
Urban League seeks to boost Census response
Florida International University Urban League organizers are hoping that their fourth and last “March to the Mailbox” will increase the response rate in Liberty City …
Workshop clarifies road to homeownership
Florida International University The Liberty City Trust’s First-time Home Buyers workshop treated those in attendance to eight hours of information on everything from loan qualification …
Woman uses mountain climb as motivation for change
The Capital of Annapolis SHERWOOD FOREST, Md. (AP) — Everyone knows that losing weight can be an uphill battle.
Kicking Against the Pricks
“The Black Church is Dead,” says Professor Eddie Glaude Jr., Ph.D., chair of African-American studies at Princeton University.
Florida girl found in swamp thanks church members
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — An 11-year-old girl thanked church members for their support after she was lost for days in a central Florida swamp.
School district spied on students with laptops
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban school district secretly captured at least 56,000 webcam photographs and screen shots from laptops issued to high school students, its …
Jones, Ludacris talk music and life
LOS ANGELES (AP) —Despite his record-breaking success in music for 60 years, Quincy Jones says his proudest achievement is his seven children and six grandchildren.
Expect great ‘Patti Show’ at SunFest
It’s not every day that your phone rings and the legendary Patti Labelle is on the other end of the line!