Dream Defenders combine activism, technology and social media to fight racism
The video of a woman conversing with her young son in their kitchen looks like a routine interaction from a middle class African-American home. As …
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Voter turnout, races, critical in Palm Beach
(WEST PALM BEACH) — It was one small step for a young man that some hope will be part of a quiet leap in voting …
Community leader Fair says blacks must vote against Amendment 2
If the amendment to allow medical professionals to prescribe marijuana to sick patients passes, it should not happen as a result of support from the …
Richards says record warrants re-election
Although some in the legal community have pegged him an “easy mark,” vulnerable to being defeated, Judge Ian Richards’ record presents a solid defense in …
RECORD NUMBER OF BLACK CANDIDATES SEEKING OFFICE
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than 100 black candidates will be on the ballot in statewide and congressional races next month, a post-Reconstruction record that some …
Governor woos Black Pastors
POMPANO BEACH — Governor Rick Scott did something recently that hasn’t always been successful: He reached out to black pastors while campaigning for re-election in …
GOP says outreach to minorities is not affirmative action
The Republican Party is hiring people to reach out to black and Hispanic communities and setting goals for the number of minority candidates it will …
Dems say Scott campaign broke fundraising laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The head of the Florida Democratic Party is contending that Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s campaign broke the state’s campaign finance laws …
Carter ‘s Grandson Running For Governor
ATLANTA (AP) _ Georgia has been a solidly Republican state for much of the past decade and there has been little good news for Democrats …
Republicans to spend millions to reach minorities
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Republican National Committee plans to spend $10 million this year to send hundreds of party workers into Hispanic, black and Asian …