Activists, tenants demand answers about Liberty Square renovations
MIAMI — Armed with concerns about a plan to redevelop Liberty Square Housing Project, a group of residents and activists demanded on Thursday afternoon that …
Freedom Riders’ story comes alive in local dance production
MIAMI — The Freedom Riders of the civil rights era are celebrated in a production by a local choreographer and founder of a South Dade …
New festival celebrates African fashion, culture
FORT LAUDERDALE — A local nonprofit group that wants to raise the visibility of the African Diaspora in South Florida is launching a festival they …
Civic groups plan unusual display to get park near arena
MIAMI — On Saturday, hundreds of students, families and local artists are teaming up with Engage Miami and a growing coalition of Miami-based community groups …
Hermitage Announces STARs 2015
A South Florida educator is one of four around the state selected for the 2015 State Teacher Artist Residencies (STARs). These are awarded annually in …
New programs, schools and a lot of STEM greet South Florida students in new year
Later this month, South Florida students of all grade levels will head back to area schools for a new academic year. While many things will …
Airport workers demand higher wages in protest
FORT LAUDERDALE — Airport employees crowded a section of Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport on Wednesday afternoon to demand higher wages and better benefits. The …
Ground-breaking police chief leads Rotary Club
PEMBROKE PINES — Therese Homer is accustomed to trailblazing work. A longtime law enforcement professional, she gained acclaim for a domestic violence program she created …
Black bar associations launch plan to add more black judges to bench
SOUTH FLORIDA — Legal groups representing six bar associations for attorneys of African descent are joining in an effort to push for more black …
State NAACP says worship centers should report threats
The president of the Florida State Conference (FSC) of NAACP branches is cautioning members of places of worships to be vigilant about reporting threats of …