AFRICA COUNTS: “Enfin”
“Enfin,” which means “finally’’ in French, is emblazoned in large bold letters atop a photo of the Obama family on the Nov. 15 issue of …
THE REID CHRONICLES: The Mandela temptation
Barack Obama will enter the White House with the kind of lofty expectations not seen in the United States since 1980, when Ronald Reagan promised …
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Gay marriage and the African-American vote
On Nov. 8, an overwhelming majority passed amendments in Arizona (Proposition 102), California (Proposition 8) and Florida (Proposition 2), outlawing same-sex marriage, as 26 states …
AL CALLOWAY SAYS: Did the black community get the message?
People power is organized from the bottom up. That is the long and often arduous road that has to be traveled in order to achieve …
Dolphins’ Porter already ripping Patriots
DAVIE (AP) — The Miami Dolphins play their biggest game in at least five years Sunday, and Joey Porter's tongue is already warming up. The …
Trek introduces chainless bicycles
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pedalers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains. If you've ever been riding down the street …
Black leaders meet in New Orleans to discuss change
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — To Marc Lamont Hill, the election of Barack Obama proves black America can reach a goal once considered unattainable, but it …
Blistering audit forces changes at MMAP
MIAMI — A scathing, 76-page audit may mark the closing chapter in the rocky, 25-year history of the Metro – Miami Action Plan Trust (MMAP), …
Forum addresses possible school closure
MIAMI GARDENS — About 500 parents, alumni, faculty and students packed a school auditorium recently to learn the fate of Miami Norland, one of two …
Who’s in, who’s out? Names in the mix for top jobs in Obama administration
It's Washington's favorite parlor game during a presidential transition: trying to figure out who'll land a top spot in the new administration. President-elect Barack Obama …