Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 3-28-08
RACIST FORUM A candidates forum held at Broward County’s public African-American Research Library and Cultural Center only allowed black candidates to participate. The event was …
New home sales fall
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sales of new homes fell in February for the fourth straight month, pushing activity down to a 13-year low as the steep …
Justice Department approves satellite radio deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department this week approved Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s proposed $5 billion buyout of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., saying …
Small businesses save on shipping costs
NEW YORK (AP) – Although the price of a first-class postage stamp is going up a penny on May 12, small businesses will get a …
Are we losing ground in the struggle?
A recent Institute for Policy Studies report titled “State of the Dream 2008” indicates that 40 years after the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King, …
THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS: Florida Democrats disenfranchise voters, blame it on Republicans
Richard Pryor joked, “Do you believe me or your lying eyes?’’ Isn’t it strange that the bi-partisan bill changing Florida’s primary was passed by a …
AL Calloway Says: Tavis Smiley wants to be a leader
Tavis Smiley’s ninth annual “State of the Black Union” get-together last month in New Orleans was another commercial success. Sponsored by several national brands, Smiley …
The othering of Barack Obama
To be black is to be separated from the larger society by a "vast veil.” (–W.E.B. Dubois). The veil is woven out of myth: blacks …
Macy’s reaches out to “Women of Color”
Seeking to reach out to women of all shades, Macy’s department store next month will host the the second annual “Women of Color’’ Beauty Event …
CONCERT REVIEW: Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige
There is a new demographic in urban music. For years, Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B were considered youth movements. It was thought of as music for the …