Media panel focuses on diversity
PEMBROKE PINES — Following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005, residents were left to survive by any means necessary. Yet even in the …
Grammy-nominated blues artist to perform at NSU
DAVIE — Grammy-nominated blues artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline the second annual South Florida International Blues Festival hosted by Nova Southeastern University. The event …
Nearly all-girl chess team gears up for new season
MIAMI — The Edison Park Rooks are hoping for a repeat. After sharing the national chess championship last year in a jaw-dropping performance that saw …
One day at a time
Worry about the future is the source of most of our anxiety. We adopt concerns about money, health issues, the outcome of an election, and …
Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 11-5-08
LEADER ARRESTED Albert R. McWhite Sr., a community leader who is the owner and operator of McWhite’s Funeral Home in Lauderhill, is recovering after Fort …
Calendar of Events Nov. 5 – Nov. 15
Wednesday, Nov. 5 Yoga: Did your post-election celebration (or mourning event) put your body out of whack? Then put your mind and spirit at ease …
Jermaine Jackson says Jackson 5 will reunite
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — The hit 1970s pop band The Jackson 5 will reunite and tour next year, with famous siblings Michael and Janet on …
Def Jam exec dies from self-inflicted gunshot
ATLANTA (AP) — The executive who succeeded Jay-Z as the head of Hip-Hop music label Def Jam Recordings died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near …
Obama triumphs, will be first black U.S. president
WASHINGTON (AP) – Barack Obama was elected the nation’s first black president on Tuesday, Nov. 4, a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old …
Obama takes wide lead over McCain
Barack Obama has taken command of the race for president of the United States after defeating John McCain in Ohio and Pennsylvania, giving him a …