Restaurant chain helps parents in college
MIAMI GARDENS — When she graduates in December, Gale Hyde will have her nine-year-old son to thank for her college degree. When the then-four-year old …
Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 10-17-08
OUR BAILOUT President George W. Bush has overseen the collapse of the American free enterprise system as we know it, and he will go down …
An untroubled heart
We live in troubled times. The general economy, rising health care costs, and unloving relationships beset us with worry. There is a message for us …
MOVIE REVIEW: The Express
Every year, a football movie seeks to touch the hearts of audiences with a tale of good-over-evil triumph. We recall Denzel Washington’s victory over racism …
AFRICA COUNTS: The green wall
News from Africa is replete with descriptions of impending disasters. The advance of the Sahara Desert south into the Sahel is no exception. Stretching across …
AL CALLOWAY SAYS: McCain-Palin campaign conjures lynch-mob energy
If you don’t believe there is a segment of white America out there that wants to harm soon-to-be president Barack Obama, then you are undoubtedly …
WAKE UP CALL: The Obama-McCain campaign two-step
As I write this column, I am reminded of the chorus of a song made famous by Cyndi Lauper. “I see your true colors shining …
Analysis: McCain puts Obama on the defensive
WASHINGTON (AP) – This time, John McCain kept Barack Obama on the defensive. The feisty Republican tried hard to find a lifeline Wednesday night, challenging …
Organization protects women from domestic violence
Editor’s note: The following story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is advised. Norvelle Holyfield’s earliest memory of abuse was at age 5. While …
Street dedication honors pioneer
MIAMI — At a time when Miami was steeped in racial tension and Jim Crow laws impeded the success of many black people, the late …