Predatory lending, ghettoes are wages of White affirmative action
White people have started to return to South Los Angeles. They can be seen watering lawns, walking dogs, and frequenting local restaurants. Legend has it that there are a few White families that never left during the postwar mass exodus that magically transformed what was once Southwest L.A. into “South Central” – that internationally notorious, [...]
Romney disses entrepreneurs and loyal Black Republicans
I have been extremely critical of President Obama’s non-engagement with the Black community. President Obama has deliberately ignored the plight of the Black community while giving preferential treatment to the homosexual and Hispanic communities. But I can’t in good conscience criticize Obama and then give the Republicans a pass when they display similar behavior towards [...]
The Black Press is dead – get over it
There was a time when the Black Press played a key role in tying together and defining local and national African-American communities, when it truly echoed many of the authentic voices of a people struggling for justice and dignity. But that was the Black Press of the early 20th century. It wasn’t perfect. It reflected [...]
State revises grades at 213 schools
40 Florida counties affected by problems with calculation process BY BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Education is once again dealing with the fallout from test scores and school grades, this time after admitting that dozens of grades released earlier this month were mistaken. In all, 213 schools [...]
Appeals court rejects privatizing 29 state prisons
BY JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – An appeals court ruled Tuesday against Attorney General Pam Bondi in a long-running battle about the Legislature’s attempt last year to privatize prisons across southern Florida. The 1st District Court of Appeal rejected Bondi’s appeal of a circuit-court ruling that blocked the privatization plan from [...]
Former state senator gets six months in prison
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A federal judge last week sentenced former South Florida Sen. Mandy Dawson to six months in prison and two years of supervised release after she pleaded guilty in April to tax-evasion charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. Dawson, 55, served from 1998 to 2008 in the Senate, following [...]
Progress, but much more work to do
Attendees express thanks for lift of ban that previously restricted travel of those with HIV, but they’re still trying to fight stigma BY JAMES HARPER FLORIDA COURIER Tears welled in Florence Uche Ignatius’ eyes as she thanked America for saving her life and the life of her daughter Ebube Francis Taylor. Ignatius, who is from [...]
FLORIDA COMMUNITY CALENDAR for JULY 27 – AUGUST 2, 2012
Ocoee: The West Orange Girls Club will be holding registration for the fall season. This is a recreational fast pitch softball league and is open to girls 5 through 16. Registration and tryouts are July 28, Aug. 4, and Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 881 Ocoee-Apopka Road. Fees: $95 for ages [...]
Black Archives foundation, Urgent to present Miami birthday celebration
The Historic Ward Rooming House Cultural Tourist Center Gallery at 249 NW Ninth St. in Overtown will be the host site for Happy Birthday Miami! A Celebration of 116 Years of Heritage, History, and Legacy of the City of Miami. The event, presented by the Black Archives History and Research Foundation, is July 28 from [...]
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Two FBI agents killed in training accident in Va.
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Report: Florida crime rate lowest in 42 years
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OJ’s ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
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Powerball jackpot closing in on another record
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Failing Ga. student accused of faking kidnapping
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Study finds dogs and cats can help babies’ health
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‘Gay’ is not the new ‘Black’
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Jackson lawsuit against AEG expected to take over four months
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Random thoughts of a free Black mind, v. 140
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Colin: Student loan borrowers need enforcement and repayment flexibility
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Florida’s Black business boondoggle
It’s 2012, an election year, and every other word coming out of the mouths of political candidates speaks about jobs and business. What does this business talk mean to Florida’s and America’s Black business owners? The answer will come in an investigative report about the status of Black business in one of America’s largest states! [...]
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