Film festival highlights women
African-American actresses Ruby Dee and Victoria Rowell are just two of the well-known women scheduled to attend the third annual Women’s International Film Festival, which …
Forum addresses state of black marriages
The black marriage is facing a debilitating spiral. Over the past 40 years, the number of black married couples has decreased drastically. In 1963, more …
Young entrepreneur manages airport concessions
As a young girl growing up in Riviera Beach, Tarra Pressey remembers well her mom’s enterprising ability to keep a home and provide for her …
Miami Gardens says “no” to Sudan, Iran
Miami Gardens won't do business with companies that do business with Sudan and Iran. That's the decision adopted unanimously by the city's council earlier this …
Former state rep. seeks Senate seat
Every Saturday, Chris Smith wakes up, drinks something hot, and laces up his walking shoes. He gathers fliers, petition forms and other campaign paraphernalia to …
Detroit mayor charged with perjury
DETROIT (AP) — Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a one-time rising star and Detroit's youngest elected leader, was charged Monday with perjury and other counts after sexually …
Spence-Jones tells her side of the story
Smaller in stature than she appears on TV, petite even, Miami City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones has rolled up her sleeves and is ready to fight …
Memo: City to make good on house replacement
The city of Fort Lauderdale plans to make good on a promise to build a new house for a family whose old home was torn …
Wright’s comments taken out of context, Miami pastor says
Sen. Barack Obama has come under fire for comments made by his former longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. The national controversy regarding what many …
New NY governor admits affairs years ago
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A day after his predecessor's sex scandal propelled him into office, Gov. David Paterson revealed this week that he had affairs …