Collins, former U.S. Rep.
CHICAGO (AP) — Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of complications from pneumonia at a Virginia hospital, according to …
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Jazz, Gospel, Dance, Oh My!
MIAMI — The stellar February lineup at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County steps up this weekend with the Ayikodans 25th …
Magic Johnson urges audience to ‘pay it forward’ for young people
ATLANTA (BLACK PR WIRE) — NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson gave an inspiring speech to a packed audience of more than 500 …
Gary firm files copyright lawsuit for legendary Chubby Checker
FORT PIERCE — Noted attorney Willie Gary, along with his law partner Robert Parenti and associate attorney Alicia M. Phidd, of the Stuart-based law firm …
Harden’s All Star Tips
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden is ready. For the music, the weather, the restaurants. And, yes, he’ll work in some basketball as well. Harden will …
For the families, pass gun control
Like many Americans, I was horrified to learn that the National Rifle Association (NRA) has chosen to press its case for armed guards in the …
U.S. Sen. Cowan sworn in
WASHINGTON — William “Mo” Cowan of Massachusetts is the Senate’s newest member. The 43-year-old Democrat took his seat Feb. 7 after a swearing-in ceremony led …
Drop, Build, Launch it set
WEST PALM BEACH — The 2013 Drop it, Build it, Fly it, Launch it, Thrill it competition, open to elementary, middle, and high school students, …
Florida prison deficit balloons to $95.2M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida prisons are saving money by getting better deals on paper towels, toilet paper, prescription drugs and bar soap while inmates …
Saluting F.D. Patterson, founder of fundraising UNCF
Black History Month celebrations are incomplete without a salute to nationally recognized fundraiser Frederick Douglas Patterson, founder of the United Negro College Fund.