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LIBERTY CITY READS FEST: A multicultural celebration of published literature from local writers in Miami, featuring ongoing programs such as a writing competition, poetry contest, …

DR. LATATIA STROUD: Her traveler’s guide spotlights the breadth and depth of African American agricultural innovation – and provides an opportunity to support it. PHOTO …

ZERO DROWNINGS PROGRAM: Miami-Dade follows state’s voucher plan with swimming lesson program for underprivileged kids. PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Miami – With Florida experiencing …

AFRICA TRIP: A presidential election also is upcoming in Ghana. Was it a utopia? Far from it, but for 14 days, I was free of …

Fort Lauderdale – Marlene Williams, a retired Xerox International executive who was the first African American woman to be named vice president of Graphic Arts …

ENROUTE TO WASHINGTON D.C.: Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille, left, provided assurances to U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson and local Haitian American leaders last week that …

PHOTO COURTESY OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. MIAMI – The Miami Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated more than 77 years …

CARISE A. MORGAN: “Lawyers should be the conduit of progress,” she said. PHOTO COURTESY OF BPRW Miami (Black PR Wire) – Charise A. Morgan was …

LINDSLEY NOEL: Alleged public corruption violations did not deter elevation as Bay Harbor Islands top cop. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDABULLDOG.ORG Bay Harbor Islands, Fla. – …

WEST PALM BEACH – For any business, particularly an African American business – to survive 90 years “is a blessing,” stellar songstress Terrion Nelson, lower …