Educators see civil rights issue in bad schools
WASHINGTON (AP) _ If Johnny can't read and Sally can't add, it's often because of the color of their skin and their ZIP code, educators …
Polls suggest mixed effects of Clinton on ticket
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Lots of Democrats love Hillary Rodham Clinton. Yet plenty of Republicans, conservatives and all-important independents can't stand her, suggesting possible pitfalls for …
James Earl Ray’s brother pens book on King assassination
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) _ James Earl Ray's oldest brother has written a book that he says explains who really killed civil rights leader the Rev. …
Obama’s challenge: Wooing Clinton’s base against McCain
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama stands alone at last among Democrats seeking the White House, strongly endorsed by former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton but still …
Analysis: Clinton loosens up _ finally
WASHINGTON (AP) _ This one's for the girls. That was Hillary Rodham Clinton's message Saturday, June 7 as she ended her presidential bid _ a …
Governor Crist signs ‘Children’s Zone’ into law
MIAMI _ On the very spot where four of its vans were vandalized by eight-, nine- and ten-year-old boys a few years ago, the Belafonte …
Getting ready for wars & wonders
Have you noticed that “faith” is the common refrain of sermons today? Times of struggle and hardship test our faith. We are in the midst …
Around South Florida with Elgin Jones 6-6-08
''HOUSING FRAUD'' Citing what they say is “housing fraud,’’ Henry and Andrea Bonner plan to file a lawsuit against the city of Fort Lauderdale to …
MOVIE REVIEW: Sex and the City
Most everyone has a ritual for getting through their rough patches. For some, it’s listening to inspirational music. For others, it’s eating ice cream out …
HIP HOP REVIEW: Adventures in Emceein
Few rappers can match the longevity and skill KRS-ONE consistently shows. Throughout more than 20 years in the rap game, he has never fallen off, …