‘Cosby’ star Bledsoe’s new show about ‘positive family’
NEW ORLEANS — Actress Tempestt Bledsoe says she’s thrilled to be returning to network television on a show that portrays “a positive black family” similar …
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Our resilience as a people is born out of a shared history of struggle
First of a two-part series: If African Americans were a nation, we would be the ninth richest country in the world. That is to say, …
Radio show Wilson’s latest accessory
MIAMI — Hats, hats and more hats. Big and small. Styles galore. All kinds of hats were on view as ladies sported them during the …
Sharp decline in sex risks among youth
The number of black high school students engaging in risky sexual behavior for HIV has declined dramatically in 20 years, significantly reducing the disparities in …
ArtWorks student internships gets $75,000
MIAMI — This summer, Arts for Learning (A4L) launched its newest initiative “ArtWorks,” a paid internship program in the arts for high school students who …
Creditors Suing Willie Gary’s Firm For Millions
By ELGIN JONES EJones@SFLTimes.com PORT ST. LUCIE — One of the nation’s most storied and successful law firms is facing lawsuits from creditors and an …
Obama courts seniors
Special to South Florida Times WEST PALM BEACH — The nation’s chief executive got up close and personal with his senior constituents at a rally …
Bus driver rejecting blame in hazing death
Wendy Mellette, who drove the bus on which Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion suffered fatal hazing on Nov. 19, has rejected a claim …
U.S. helping, but AIDS rise calls for more
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Once every month, John Robert Engole checks into a clinic on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital to collect his medication …
Penn State football spared ‘death penalty’
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Penn State football was all but dismantled Monday by an NCAA ruling that wiped away 14 years of coach Joe Paterno's victories …