First Haitian Commissioner, now first Haitian Chairman
MIAMI — Jean Monestime, the first and only Haitian American to serve on the Miami-Dade County Commission, blazed yet another trail on Monday as he …
NSU gets funding for oil spill study
DAVIE — The Oceanographic Center at Nova Southeastern University, billed as the home of some of the world’s top marine biology and ocean ecosystem researchers …
Opa-Locka gets new welcome sign
OPA-LOCKA, FL — Motorists going through the heart of this North Miami-Dade city are getting a different type of welcome, as the city recently dedicated …
LaBelle promises to bring smiles at Broward Center
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Life for Patti LaBelle began at 60. Really. She proudly proclaims it was at that mark she developed a new attitude. …
Three-year grant to fund heartfelt care for area homeless
WEST PALM BEACH — Homeless residents of Palm Beach County will be able to get health services as the Quantum Foundation awards a grant to …
Pick me up: Courageous women get a makeover
LAUDERHILL — Wanda Anderson and Michelle Bair grew up in different worlds. Anderson, who is black, hails from Pompano. Bair, who is white, calls Jacksonville …
Arthur E. Woodard, legendary coach, 86
MIAMI — Arthur E. Woodard was a man of the people. Legendary football coach, civic leader, teacher and school principal, he made time for just …
Hidden Part of History Jewish Professors thrived at HBCU
CORAL GABLES — The visit to the Coral Gables Museum took Enid Pinkney back in time. That’s not unusual for Pinkney, chairman of the Hampton …
FMU President strolls for breast cancer awareness
FMU President Rosyln Artis leads a stroll along the campus breezeway to call attention to breast cancer awareness. The stroll was part of inauguration activities. …
Artis steps into his new role as FMU’s First Gentleman
MIAMI GARDENS — Selby Artis has worn many hats over the years: student, athlete, soldier, entrepreneur, soccer coach, and federal employee. This week, he steps …