State Rep. Ashley Gantt faces former state lawmakers in reelection bid
State Rep. Ashley Gantt PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Miami – Two former Florida state representatives are seeking a return to Tallahassee but they first must …
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations
Two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher, 108, and her brother Hughes Van Ellis, 102 sought reparations from Tulsa, OK.. for …
Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage, and its significance in Al-Islam
AMERICANS ON THEIR WAY: Members of the 2001 delegation outside the lobby of their hotel in Medina, and during a bus break on the road …
REIMAGINED Juneteenth
JUNETEENTH EXPERIENCE IN MIAMI GARDENS: Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day, holds profound historical significance as it commemorates …
Father, twin sons changing lives in South Florida a smile at a time
PHANORD & ASSOCIATES, P.A.: The black-owned family dental practice led by Dr. Roger Phanord has been serving the community for more than 30 years. The …
Swim lesson vouchers to target drownings
ALARMING NUMBERS: Prompted state officials to take life-saving action for lowincome families. STOCK PHOTO Miami – Blacks and other minorities are more likely to drown …
Grand celebration At Black Chamber of Commerce’s new HQ
West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County invited the public Friday to tour and discover the resources and …
Obituaries
ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME Estella Holmes, 78, died June 5. Service 11am Friday, June 14, at Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Wille B. …
Nat’l Civil Rights Museum on death of Rev. James Lawson
REV. JAMES M. LAWSON, JR.: A friend and guiding light to those who loved equality, justice, and peace. PHOTO COURTESY OF GLOBE NEWSWIRE Memphis, TN …
Chet Walker, 7-time All-Star forward who helped 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died
The Associated Press Chet Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward who helped Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers win the 1967 NBA title and later starred …