Construction program geared to helping small business owners
MIAMI — The Miami-Dade County Department of Small Business Development and Turner Construction Company recently hosted graduation ceremonies for 56 people from 45 companies who …
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Solving racial divide, reforming tax system seen as key to prosperity
Political bosses in the South American republic of Guyana are being advised to resolve its racial problems and make drastic changes in the way the …
What We think: Bad for our democracy
When the Republican-dominated Legislature passed a so-called electoral reform measure in its recent session and Gov. Rick Scott, also a Republican, signed it into law, …
Land reform is the elephant in the room for African countries
Throughout Africa land conflicts abound, sometimes they are between ethnic groups and often age, gender and class become involved. The issue becomes extremely volatile in …
Scott, Carroll debunk racist label pinned on GOP with more funding for colleges
While the Democratic PR Hit Machine constantly tries to paint Republican Gov. Rick Scott as a racist, his lieutenant governor, Jennifer Carroll, proves them liars …
Black colleges give students validation and a rounded education
After fighting so hard for so long for integration, most of us are reluctant to admit that it has not served us well. This message …
Census shows growth in female-headed single families
WASHINGTON (AP)—For the first time, more than half of the children under age 2 in the U.S. are minorities, part of a sweeping race change …
Florida’s top teacher will be named at awards gala on July 7
Florida’s top teacher will be selected from among five finalists, including a Miramar High music teacher, on July 7. The selection for the 2012 Macy’s/Florida …
Gimenez ekes out victory to become Miami-Dade mayor
A bitter election campaign for interim mayor of Miami-Dade County ended Tuesday with Carlos Gimenez, a former county commissioner and Miami city manager, narrowly defeating …
Martelly brings message of education and jobs during Miami visit
Special to South Florida Times Haiti’s president Michel Joseph Martelly swept through South Florida Saturday, making a stop at the Haitian Diaspora Appreciation Day In …