Sheila Johnson in joint venture for new online news service
(BLACK PR WIRE ) — Sheila Johnson, entrepreneur and co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), has entered into a joint venture with Huffington Post an …
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Clinton says U.S. has no plans to stop aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The United States has no plans to halt aid to earthquake-ravaged Haiti in spite of a crisis over who will be …
Egyptian protests turn violent as Mubarak vows to serve out his term
President Barack Obama is prodding Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to quickly loosen his grip on power, sternly telling the world that the longtime leader's transition …
Retired educator charged with theft
Special to South Florida Times If you live in Palm Beach County, chances are you’ve seen Dr. Alice Moore. Being 93 years old has not …
Former vice mayor arrested
Staff Reporter FORT LAUDERDALE —Former Fort Lauderdale Vice-Mayor Cindi Hutchinson turned herself in at Broward County's main jail Friday morning on public corruption charges, the …
Maya Angelou tells FAMU students to be of service
TALLAHASSEE — With a voice soothing yet commanding full attention, world-renowned poet and author Maya Angelou told thousands of Florida A&M University students that they …
Pan-Africanists: Look to unity and African model
Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE — African Americans looking to advance economically should pay attention to Africa. And members of the Diaspora who …
Falsified Documents Used To Get Sheriff’s Son Into Super Bowl
FORT LAUDERDALE — Contrary to assertions made by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a document containing false information was submitted so Sheriff Al Lamberti’s teenage son …
Lawmaker says race played role in Republican wins
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia is saying his party's November election losses were due partly to voter antagonism toward a black …
Thrashers hoping black fans notice diverse roster
ATLANTA (AP) – Dustin Byfuglien looks around the Atlanta Thrashers locker room and sees something unusual. A bunch of guys who look like him.