White House apologizes to ousted Ag worker
WASHINGTON (AP) _ An embarrassed White House apologized on Wednesday, July 21 to a black Agriculture Department employee who was ousted for her remarks about …
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Cop to be fired for alleged laziness
FORT LAUDERDALE — A decorated Fort Lauderdale police officer who allegedly spent time at home while he was supposed to be working will be fired …
Former USDA worker says racial statements taken out of context
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A black employee who resigned from the Agriculture Department over racially charged comments at a Georgia NAACP meeting says her remarks are …
Biden says tea party not a racist movement
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The tea party is not a racist group, says Vice President Joe Biden, though he believes that some of those involved in …
Florida Democrats rally around candidates
HOLLYWOOD (AP) _ Democrats know Alex Sink will be their nominee for governor. In the Senate race, it's anybody's guess right now who will represent …
Heat complete Ilgauskas signing as roster fills
MIAMI (AP) _ For the Miami Heat, the first priority of the summer was the big moves, the names like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and …
Reggae singer Sugar Minott dies at 54
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Sugar Minott, a smooth-voiced singer and producer who helped to popularize reggae music, has died. He was 54. Minott (MY'-naht) died …
Football player gives back to injured kids
An injury during week four of Fred Taylor’s twelfth season changed his game. The severe ankle sprain resulted in a surgery that left the 34-year-old …
Family prepares to lay slain Overtown man to rest
Almost two weeks after a rookie police officer fatally shot 36-year-old DeCarlos Moore in Overtown, his family is preparing to lay him to rest. Services …
Traveling exhibit celebrates black history year-round
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” For Shekina Dellmar …