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Special to South Florida Times President Barack Obama’s election in 2008 seemed a milestone in Black American history. There were African Americans, especially the older …

ST. LOUIS (AP) _ The Church of God in Christ is holding its first convention outside of its hometown of Memphis in more than 100 …

NEW YORK (AP) _ Kanye West now says he “didn't have the grounds'' to call George W. Bush a racist, and the former president said …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, appointed to his job in mid-2009, said Tuesday he is alarmed by soaring federal spending and that …

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Incoming Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos has named his two top lieutenants. Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, on Tuesday selected Sen. Mike Bennett, …

The dean of Florida A&M University has been tapped as the next leader of South Florida only historically black institute of higher learning.   Henry …

DECATUR, Georgia (AP) _ Atlanta-area megachurch pastor Eddie Long took four young men who claim he coerced them into sexual relationships on trips, but neither …

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Supreme Court seemed wary about a business-backed challenge that could make it almost impossible for consumers to band together to make …

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Congressional Black Caucus says it will allow two recently elected black Republicans to join the group if they ask.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ One week after his election, Gov.-elect Rick Scott is coming to the Capitol. Gov. Charlie Crist said he'll meet with his …