Miami Gardens aims to increase schools’ academic level
MIAMI GARDENS — Florida’s largest predominantly black city is looking to improve the level of academic achievement in the 25 schools within its boundaries.
Calendar of Events October 10-17
Friday, October 10 LOVE SOUL TOUR: Mary J. Blige on her Love Soul Tour hits Sunrise on Oct. 10 (tonight). Together with R&B singer Robin …
AROUND SOUTH FLORIDA WITH ELGIN JONES 10-10-08
JOB OPENINGS The South Florida Times is seeking individuals to fill full-time sales and account executive positions. For more information on these opportunities, contact Michele …
WAKE UP CALL: The myth of the mavericks: Fairy tales and foolishness from the Republican ticket
Mav-er-ick (n): an independent thinker who refuses to conform to the accepted views on a subject.
AL CALLOWAY SAYS: America, we’ve been played by super scoundrels!
They are called investment bankers, speculators, lobbyists, regulators and politicos. But in truth, the people involved in the current financial meltdown initiated on Wall Street …
The mayor’s ministry
MIAMI GARDENS — Shirley Gibson’s leadership training began early. As the eldest of six children, she was often responsible for her siblings’ care as they …
Jay-Z and Wyclef rock the vote for Obama
MIAMI — As the sun set over downtown Miami, 18,000 people descended on Bayfront Park Amphitheater to hear the musical stylings of Wyclef Jean, Sean …
On the grind with Russell Simmons
Mix a little grassroots Hip-Hop culture with a dash of political urban swagger. Add a touch of dynamic news and dialogue, and you have an …
Obama rejects McCain’s mortgage buyup plan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama's campaign criticized John McCain's mortgage bailout plan Wednesday, saying it would cause the government to lose money by paying …
Obama health plan targets African Americans
More than 7 million African Americans are without healthcare coverage. That's the startling statistic the Barack Obama campaign says the next president of the United …