DJ to the stars hosts Irie Weekend X
MIAMI — DJ Irie didn’t choose his stage name. It chose him. He showed up to play his first skating-ring gig a couple of decades …
Tortug’Air makes first flight from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti
FORT LAUDERDALE — Tortug’Air, a Haitian airline based in Port-au-Prince, will make daily flights to Cap-Haïtien from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) starting Thursday, June …
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite all to annual convention
SUNRISE — Wendell Shepherd remembers attending large summer conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses when he was growing up in Pittsburgh.
2014 Women in Media honorees
Seven women who have influenced media and communications have received recognition by the South Florida Black Journalists Association (SFBJA) and FIU’s chapter of the Society …
‘Women in Media’ roundtable to focus on navigating the industry
Miami — Seven key women who have influenced the media and communications have received recognition by the South Florida Black Journalists Association (SFBJA) and FIU’s …
Midwives promote natural way
By CAROLYN GUNISS SUNNY ISLES BEACH — Ten years ago, Michele Hernandez was scheduled to have natural childbirth in a hospital. At the last minute, …
Publisher will salute Caribbean Americans
Special to South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE —During a 1985 visit to Miami-Dade County, Jerome Hutchinson Jr. heard something at the time he thought remarkable: …
Floridian is lone black NASCAR driver
Bill Lester was 8 when he fell in love with speed. His father took him to a motor racing competition and there began his love …
‘Cooking for Real’ chef simplifies soul food
Her bright personality shone through the phone line. Her easy tone, hearty laughter denote a down-to-earth self-confidence.
Legacy gift: A new ball field for Moore Park
Special to South Florida Times The construction noise has ceased. The artificial turf has been laid. A new, bigger running track has been installed. The …