Wright says criticism is attack on black church
WASHINGTON (AP) _ In a defiant appearance before the Washington media, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright said Monday that criticism surrounding his fiery sermons is an …
New York detectives acquitted in 50-shot killing of man on his wedding day
NEW YORK (AP) _ Three detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on his wedding day, a …
Culture and tradition stay with us for life
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THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Tavis Smiley finally got a taste of his own medicine
Isn’t it strange that those who make their living making fun of other people or ridiculing others or making nasty comments about them can’t stand …
$ MONEY BUZZ: Why you can’t afford a house
Home ownership doesn’t add up for many who work in South Florida. To afford the average house, priced at $280,000 to $311,000, one needs to …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support the Miami-Dade schools police chief
Dear Dr. Crew: The Miami-Dade NAACP is very disturbed by the police union’s vote of no confidence in Miami-Dade Schools Police Chief Gerald Darling.
North Carolina excited to choose between Clinton and Obama
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Not since 1988 has North Carolina had much of a voice in choosing a presidential nominee. Back then, it joined several …
Novel depicts enslaved family
JACKSONVILLE (AP) – The gnarled towering oaks, the ring of the remnants of 32 slave cabins and the white home of Zephaniah Kingsley still stand …
Danica Patrick is first female IndyCar winner
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) – When Danica Patrick finally got her first win, it was late on a Saturday night back home in the United …
South Florida hopefuls line up for NFL Draft
NEW YORK — The hopes and dreams of young men across South Florida and beyond hinge on two days of painstaking analysis and judgment calls …