President’s $2 billion request will foster black’s use of parks
If money is our measure of worth, then the news that President Obama proposed an additional $2 billion in his 2016 budget to fund the …
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Opa-locka mayor hails achievements, vows more good things are in store
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF OPA-LOCKA OPA-LOCKA — In her fifth State of the City Address, Mayor Myra L. Taylor said she and city …
News Briefs
BCPS teacher named White House champion FORT LAUDERDALE — Linda Gancitano, physical education teacher at Driftwood Middle School Academy of Health and Wellness, recently was …
Reggae greats, students team for concert
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID I. MUIR/FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES MIRAMAR — Miramar Cultural Center Artspark was ablaze with rhythm, music and soul recently, as …
Around South Florida
MARIJUANA Part II Florida’s medical marijuana measure, which was narrowly defeated in 2014, will be back on the ballot in 2016. Attorney John Morgan, who …
Jordan helps usher in new era at Sun Life Stadium
PHOTOs COURTESY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Kravis hosts discussion on race, beating adversity
PHOTO COURTESY OF RA-RA VALVERDE WEST PALM BEACH —The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host a panel discussion on The …
Florida lawyer sparks debate about rights at DUI checkpoints
By CURT ANDERSON MIAMI — Drivers at drunken-driving checkpoints don’t have to speak to police or even roll down their windows. They just have to place …
Critical lessons of fatherhood
PHOTO COURTESY OF grassroots consult There’s a good chance that if you are a black child, you have no father in the home. In fact, …