2024-02-01 08:59
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is giving Sherrone Moore a shot, hoping he can sustain at least some of the success Jim Harbaugh had toward the end of his nine-season run with colleg… Read More
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2024-01-25 11:13
DR. OTIS A. MASON: Holds the distinction of being the first African American elected school superintendent in Florida. His motto was to “Do the best you can to help as many as yo… Read More
2024-01-25 11:11
“DANGEROUS FILM”: A work that boldly and beautifully transcends conventional Hollywood limitations. PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM
NEW YORK (AP) – Ava DuVernay kept hearin… Read More
2024-01-25 11:10
SPACE IS THE PLACE: On the International Space Station (“I.S.S.”), brilliant interstellar performances, editing, musical score and visual effects push the dread factor to high le… Read More
2024-01-25 11:08
ROXANA: Among the original works by Kandy G Lopez, curated by Tayina Deravile, now on display at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHM
Staff Report
DELRAY BEACH, Fla… Read More
2024-01-25 11:06
VALERIE RILES: The Arsht Center’s longest-serving staff member has been a member of the senior executive team for more than 20 years.PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ARSHT CENTER
MIAMI, Fla. &n&hell…Read More
2024-01-25 11:02
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – At its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum welcomed a sold-out audience of more than 300 people, a dynamic pastor, choir and… Read More
2024-01-25 10:58
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. – Two families have a new home for 2024 in the units at 15070-80 James St., as the City of Opa-Locka unveiled two new affordable housing units in a step towards addres… Read More
2024-01-25 10:57
CHARLES AUSTIN JR.: “Music has been my life,” he said. “When I found out I could do it and do it well, I worked at it.” STOCK PHOTO
MIAMI – Miami musician Cha… Read More
2024-01-25 10:55
DEXTER KING: Just 7 years old when his father was assassinated, “He turned that pain into activism, however, and dedicated his life to advancing the dream Martin and Coretta Scott King… Read More
2024-01-18 10:19
REASONS ARE COMPLEX: And need to be understood in larger contexts, researchers said. Similar post-pandemic research reported Black Protestant churches affected the most. STOCK PHOTO
Post-p… Read More
2024-01-18 10:17
ON AND ON: An inestimable number of diverse participants and onlookers enjoyed countless performances and these and other scenes in the spirit of MLK, Saturday along Dr. Martin Luther King… Read More
2024-01-18 10:15
WILLIE, MAXINE AND COPELAND: Drummer and reggae industry business professionals Saturday, Jan. 20 at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. PHOTO COURTESY OF ISCM
Staff Report
Plantation, Fla. &nd&hell…Read More
2024-01-18 10:09
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A South Florida Marriott Hotel canceled a Muslim group’s conference at the last minute after a protest group claimed the coalition was promoting Ham… Read More
2024-01-18 10:08
DINIZULU GENE TINNIE AND DR. WALLIS TINNIE: Key figures in educating the public regarding the full history South Florida’s Seminole Maroon heritage, Saturday during the Memorial… Read More
2024-01-18 10:08
“VOTE” IS THE WORD: Edith Bush, center, founder and executive director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinating Committee of West Palm Beach, is joined by state Sen. Bobby Pow… Read More
2024-01-18 10:07
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Elmore Nickleberry, a longtime Memphis sanitation worker who participated in the pivotal 1968 strike that brought the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to the city whe… Read More
2024-01-18 10:07
REGGIE WELLS: He “was an artist who used his palette of talent to create beauty no matter the canvas,” Winfrey said. PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY.COM
BALTIMORE (AP) – Reggie… Read More
2024-01-18 10:03
JOSEPHINE WRIGHT: Brooklyn-born matriarch dies at 94. “Her legacy as a pillar of strength, wisdom, and commitment to justice will forever remain etched in our hearts,” the family… Read More
2024-01-04 07:51
STILL BEING OBSERVED: Each New Year`s Eve at multiracial and predominantly Black churches across the country, it celebrates freedom from slavery, but also the importance of faith, community… Read More
2024-01-04 07:50
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – Much of how South Carolina has seen its civil rights history has been through the lens of photographer Cecil Williams. From sit-ins to prayer protests to portr… Read More
2024-01-04 07:44
SHOWDOWN AT HOME: Dolphins, who are 7-1 at Hard Rock Stadium, will need to overcome a plethora of injuries, including to pass rusher Bradley Chubb, out for the season. Chubb, acquired in a t… Read More
2024-01-04 07:30
AUDREY M. EDMONSON: To receive the Rosemary M. Jones Award at the Women’s Power Caucus event Jan. 25 – 26 in Miami. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BPRW
Staff Report
MIAMI, Fla. – Sou… Read More
2024-01-04 07:26
BOTH SEEKING TO RETURN: Current state Rep. Ashley Gantt has filed to retain her seat in Tallahassee, former Florida lawmaker Roy Hardemon wants to end his absence. PHOTOS COURTESY OF A… Read More
2024-01-04 07:21
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of South Africa’s apartheid era of racial oppression, and was entrust… Read More
2024-01-04 07:21
LIGHTING THE KINARA: This year’s observance of the African American and Pan African holiday Kwanzaa provided more opportunities for millions among the African Diaspora to appreciate t… Read More
2024-01-04 07:20
U.S. REP. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON: Kudos from President Joe Biden, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, for the first registered nurse elected to Congress, later chair of the Congressional… Read More
2024-01-04 07:19
LES MCCANN: Self-taught pianist who went on tour worldwide and release dozens of albums, including recorded live at the 1968 Monteaux Jazz Festival with perhaps his signature song, “Co… Read More
2023-12-28 11:48
AT BETHEL AME CHURCH: "We didn`t expect to receive this welcome or experience because we have no family ties here." PHOTO COURTESY OF BETHELAME.ORG/WATCH
BOSTON (AP) – When Ernseau A… Read More
2023-12-28 11:47
VERSATILE, IMPRESSIVE: Marinated eye round, or a side of salmon. STOCK PHOTO
Holiday parties often call for feeding crowds all at once, so this year we offer two impressive main courses th… Read More
2023-12-28 11:41
TRANSFORMATIVE: But the jumbled book-to-movie-to-musical-to-movie-musical path sometimes shows. PHOTO COURTESY OF IMBD
Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P… Read More
2023-12-28 11:31
SERVICE: From left, Illustrious Potentate Cedric Walker of Kazah Temple helps participant with his toy selection; Noble Anderson Elridge, Youth Group director, assists young man selecting st… Read More
2023-12-28 11:28
BISHOP T.D. JAKES: Partnering with Miami’s New Urban Development to build affordable housing units. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA
MIAMI, Fla. – A popular television evangelist an… Read More
2023-12-28 11:24
TERELLA BROWN: The Army soldier and single mother, who’s dedicated to helping her community and neighbors, this year was on the receiving end, finding a winter wonderland in her… Read More
2023-12-28 11:11
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Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Turner`s powerful voice and stage presence brought… Read More
2023-12-28 11:00
Joelle Gamble PHOTO COURTESY OF UCLA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used a visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin on Wednesday to spotlight a surge in federal government… Read More
2023-12-28 10:57
Gov. Ron DeSantis PHOTO COURTESY OF WUSF.COM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults note… Read More
2023-12-21 09:54
(RNS) – The Rev. Susan Sparks, a minister and a professional comedian, uses humor in her sermons to help her American Baptist congregation in New York City consider ways to approach t… Read More
2023-12-21 09:49
ATHEIST GROUP: Raised concerns that the Christian depiction at the public fire station violated the First Amendment. STOCK PHOTO
TOLEDO, Iowa (AP) – A Santa figure saved… Read More
2023-12-21 09:40
UNDER SHADOW OF WAR IN GAZA: "The economy is crashing," Mayor Hana Haniyeh said on Friday. "But if we compare it with what’s happening to our people and Gaza, it’s nothing." PHOT… Read More
2023-12-21 09:33
(StatePoint) – The holiday season comes with lots of to-dos. From decorating inside and out, to shopping for thoughtful presents and planning the perfect party, there’s a lot to… Read More
2023-12-21 09:25
As 2023 ends, this year’s best films are vying for awards that will crescendo with the Oscar ace. Film fans don’t have to watch from the sidelines. They can join the fun a… Read More
2023-12-21 08:59
CARMEN DAVIS: Abruptly fired. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN BARROW CAMPAIGN
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. – City commissioners fired City Manager Carmen Davis during her performance ev… Read More
2023-12-21 08:56
KWANZAA AT THE SPADY: Preserving, promoting, revitalizing African American culture. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHM
Staff Report
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – Kwanzaa, an African American and Pan-Afri… Read More
2023-12-21 08:54
MIAMI, Fla. – (Black PR Wire) “This event was a resounding success,” said Kamila Pritchett, executive director of the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater (BAHLT).
&ldqu&helli…Read More
2023-12-21 08:53
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – George McGinnis spent his teenage years sneaking into Pacers games at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
He finished his Hall of Fame career as one of the most… Read More
2023-12-14 14:08
SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN: "We have underscored to the Israeli government the need to do more to hold accountable extremist settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palest… Read More
2023-12-14 14:07
REVS. BOYD AND JOHNSON: Both attended American Baptist College in Nashville, joined Omega Psi Phi fraternity, pastor churches in the same city – and now they’ve both had their ch… Read More
2023-12-14 14:06
MAKE THEM A PRIORITY: Breakfast, self care, sleep. PHOTO COURTESY OF STATEPOINT
(StatePoint) – If your list of New Year’s resolutions is a mile long, you may be feeling overwhe… Read More
2023-12-14 14:03
UNDER MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Playing much the game without star receiver Tyreek Hill, Miami faded again, this time losing at home for the first time this season. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMID… Read More
2023-12-14 14:02
A FILM BY BEYONCÉ: Best seat in the house. PHOTO COURTESY. OF BILBOARD.COM
Mother/wife, CEO and performer. Beyoncé knows who she is. Now the rest of the world will too. Just… Read More
2023-12-14 13:50
Staff Report
MIAMI, Fla. – As the holiday season approaches, community leaders of Miami and Miami-Dade, along with local celebrities, entertainers, and dedicated volunteers, are join… Read More
2023-12-14 13:43
Maj. John Barrow PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN BARROW CAMPAIGN
MIAMI, Fla. – Two African Americans, one a police major and the other a retired law enforcement officer, have thrown the… Read More
2023-12-14 13:31
ACCELERATING OPPORTUNITIES: From left, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, Gopal Rajegowda, Stephen Ross, Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker and Eric Kelly celebrating $8 million g… Read More
2023-12-14 13:28
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – South African singer Zahara, who rose from an impoverished rural background to find rapid fame with multi-platinum selling albums and delivered he… Read More
2023-12-07 08:36
REQUIRED READING: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: On view through Dec. 10 in The Airspace Around The Art & Recreation Center (ARC), 675 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-locka.
C.B. HANIF PHOTOS / SOUTH FLORIDA… Read More
2023-12-07 08:35
BALTIMORE (AP) – As Charles Richardson gradually lost his eyesight to complications from diabetes, certain childhood memories haunted him even more.
The Catholic priest appeared vivi… Read More
2023-12-07 08:18
Rep. Frederica Wilson PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA
MIAMI, Fla. – A federal bill designed to waive the existing U.S. State Department’s repayment requirement for Americans who ev… Read More
2023-12-07 08:16
MIAMI, Fla. – EMBRACE, TLT Sports, MiamiDade Corrections and Rehabilitation, I.L.A. and others sponsors delivered toys and services to families at the Urban in Overtown on Saturday, D… Read More
2023-12-07 08:15
BACK IN OPA-LOCKA: Following up on last year’s blockbuster presentations at the city’s Arts and Recreation center – including the “Flash Points” exhibition of… Read More
2023-12-07 08:11
Before his peers would label him a heretic, the late Bishop Carlton D. Pearson was once one of the best-known preachers in the nation.
His skilled biblical oration, steeped in the Black Pen… Read More
2023-12-07 08:10
DETROIT (AP) – Influential longtime Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams has died following an illness. He was 86.
Adams died Nov. 29 following a bout with pneumonia, his… Read More
2023-12-07 08:07
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The chair of Florida`s Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman`s allegation that he raped her, saying in an email to supporters that he is i… Read More
2023-12-07 08:06
Kim Godwin PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU
Staff Report
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum ABC News President Kimberly Godwin has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement… Read More
2023-11-23 07:40
REV. DR. JEREMIAH WRIGHT JR.: His book, “Africans who Shaped Our Faith,” highlights two women who played a significant role in saving Hebrew boys. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THEHIS… Read More
2023-11-23 07:37
AROMA MEMORIES: Flavorful Pumpkin Pie Spice Doughnut recipe.
(StatePoint) – Nothing evokes the spirit of the holidays more powerfully than the hearty aroma of seasonal dishes and tre… Read More
2023-11-23 07:34
COOKING FOR A CROWD? The name of the Thanksgiving game is adaptability and streamlining. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLUCANHEAT.COM
I know there are some Thanksgiving gatherings without a vegan or… Read More
2023-11-23 07:31
BULLS VS. WILDCATS: Johnson C. Smith to meet Fort Valley State at the Dec. 13 inaugural event, “an opportunity not just to compete, but to be a part of history.” PHOTOS COURTESY… Read More
2023-11-23 07:29
Associated Press
Getting a big holiday meal on the table can be stressful for the cook. But for guests, just getting to the table also can be difficult, and there’s no Butterball hotl… Read More
2023-11-23 07:29
STATE SEN. BOBBY POWELL: Sponsored the Senate legislation earmarking state funds to assist government and private parties in identification, protection and preservation of historic and… Read More
2023-11-23 07:28
NEW YORK (AP) – George “Funky” Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang, who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night… Read More
2023-11-23 07:27
FRANTZ PIERRE: Despite legal troubles, “He always emphasized education.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF VOTERSOPINION.COM
NORTH MIAMI, BEACH, Fla. – Former North Miami Beach Commissi… Read More
2023-11-23 07:26
BISHOP CARLTON PEARSON: Oklahoma megachurch founder, whose theological shift prompted ministerial rejection and loss of following, passes at 70. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA
OKLAHOMA CITY (… Read More
2023-11-16 06:51
ROBIN AND JILL: The first lady in the Blue Room of the White House on Monday with Robin Jackson, the South Carolina pastor`s wife who Mrs. Biden again publicly thanked for helping rest… Read More
2023-11-16 06:50
KING TCHONGOLOLA TCHONGONGA EKUIKUI VI: Visits country’s oldest "quilombo," or community descended from escaped slaves, where nearly 100 people maintain their traditional religion and… Read More
2023-11-16 06:49
JEFFREY K. LASHLEY (JLASH): Renowned photographer’s new photo exhibit on display in Miramar pays tribute to the cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on the artistic land… Read More
2023-11-16 06:46
NIKKI GIOVANNI: Perceptive documentary gives Black America’s poet laureate her flowers, now. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLUCANHEAT.COM
“A lot of things I don’t remember, I choos… Read More
2023-11-16 06:41
DR. IRA P. DAVIS: Catalyst in fight for civil rights, progress. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM
Staff Report
MIAMI, Fla. – The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County will honor a Blac… Read More
2023-11-16 06:40
FORT LAUDERDALE FLOODING: The grant follows some of the worst flooding in the history of Broward County in April 2023. STOCK PHOTO
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Following some of the worst… Read More
2023-11-16 06:37
“KNOWLEDGE IS FOREVER”: In an event that included a salute to veterans, more than 300 guests joined Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, third from left, and members… Read More
2023-11-16 06:36
Associated Press
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) – The owners of a Colorado funeral home were arrested last week in Oklahoma on charges linked to the discovery of 190 sets of decaying re… Read More
2023-11-16 06:35
HUNTER JESSUP: Shot and killed by police in Southwest Baltimore on Nov. 7, his death has renewed criticism of specialized gun squads. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WMAR
BALTIMORE (AP) – After a… Read More
2023-11-09 06:16
CLEMENTA PINCKNEY: Senior pastor was killed at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. The alarming regularity of mass shootings in communal gathering places has only… Read More
2023-11-09 06:15
TUA TAGOVAILOA: Two more costly blunders by the quarterback, including on final drive when Miami had a chance to tie. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Th… Read More
2023-11-09 06:14
LEBRON JAMES: Led all scorers with 30 points for the Lakers, but #23’s latest return to Miami results in 108-107 defeat. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLUCANHEAT.COM
MIAMI (AP) – Bam Ade… Read More
2023-11-09 06:11
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM ADVOCATES: Jeff Hart, from left, Swati Dholakia and Alexis Morel with JetBlue, among those whose presence helped educate the next generation for careers in in one of Flo… Read More
2023-11-09 06:10
NATALIE BUISSERETH: Investigative board recognizes city police officer with its first commendation. PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF NORTH MIAMI
Staff Report
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. –… Read More
2023-11-09 06:10
AT SIGNATURE EVENT: JM Family Enterprises’ Maria Guttuso, from left, Erika Davis, Caren Snead Williams, Andre Hall, Allison Hall, Kendle Snead and Paul Snead. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YMCA… Read More
2023-11-09 06:09
WALTER DAVIS: North Carolina Sports Hall of Famer “was a great, great, great guy that happened to be a great basketball player.” PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTSNET
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (… Read More
2023-11-09 06:07
LEROY STOVER: “You live right, you treat people right, right will follow you,” he said. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAWOFFICER.COM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The City of Birmingham&r&hell…Read More
2023-11-09 06:04
STOCK PHOTO
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Heidi Lange was among the first to rebuild after the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed her home in 2018 along with much… Read More
2023-11-03 17:07
LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Brenda Calhoun Snipes, former Broward County Elections and an educator, died on October 2, her family confirmed.
Snipes died of a brief illness at the age 80… Read More
2023-11-02 08:05
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – Visitors decorated their cars for a hauntingly good time at the ultimate trunk-or-treat experience Friday evening on the Riviera Beach Marina Promenade. Families… Read More
2023-11-02 08:05
The experience coming Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m. in Orlando Florida, is more than just a football game. It’s a vibrant and dynamic occasion that includes a grand luncheon, an exhilarating Bat… Read More
2023-11-02 08:04
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. – Opportunities to address the housing crisis in Palm Beach County, the purpose of the organization and an upcoming scholarship breakfast were the major topics of… Read More
2023-11-02 07:49
For many of the university chaplains and faith leaders caring for students angered and shaken by the IsraelHamas conflict, the needs are acute, the days intense. The bloodshed has roiled ca… Read More
2023-11-02 07:43
Picture this: you’re on a first date. You select a nice restaurant to take your date for dinner. That place is The Cheesecake Factory, a moderately priced restaurant known for i… Read More
2023-11-02 07:39
He was the man behind the man. Martin Luther King’s chief lieutenant. Why is he only getting attention now?
Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom&rdquo&helli…Read More
2023-11-02 07:33
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – A statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was a focal point of a deadly white nationalist protest in 2017 has been melted down and will be repurposed… Read More
2023-11-02 07:32
BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) – More than a century after Edward Garrison Draper was rejected for the Maryland Bar due to his race, he has been posthumously admitted.
The Supreme Court of Mary… Read More
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