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County has first Black supervisor of elections

Penelope Townsley makes history Last year Penelope Townsley, 55, made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve as the supervisor of elections for Miami-Dade County. Townsley…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Hip-hop legend speaks to BTW students

Sometimes children need words of encouragement, not only from their parents and relatives, but even from international hip-hop legends. Recently William Drew Carter professionally known as Grand Master…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Black clergy fall on both sides of the casino issue

The debate on whether to support casino gambling in downtown Miami is not an issue restricted to the chambers of County Hall. With promises of jobs, funding for…

January 25, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More

Sant La: Haitian plan of action

Two years after the devastating January 12th earthquake rocked Haiti the nation is still recovering. Thousands of displaced Haitians continue to deal with situations that stem from the…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
Faith & Family

New coalition brings community together to fight drugs

A popular African saying has always advised that it takes a village to raise a…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Leaving the streets of Miami

South Florida residents share how they left homelessness behind Change is difficult for most people,…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

How to create a safe home environment

Seminar teaches parents how to get along with their children On Saturday, Jan. 21st, several…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

How soon is too soon to discuss sex with your kids? 

Are parents an untapped resource in the fight against teen pregnancy, STDs? In spite of…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Pastor of the Week: Rev. Kenton Williams

St. James Baptist Church celebrates 95th anniversary When Rev. Kenton Williams is not busy juggling…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
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Preventing falls for seniors

Every year, more than 11 million Americans over the age of 65 fall, and injuries related to falls account for more than 1.6 million visits by seniors to…

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North Shore Medical Center first born baby of 2012

North Shore Medical Center is proud to announce the first baby born at the hospital in 2012. At 8:10am Angelina Crystal Toribio rang in the New Year with…

January 11, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

$3 million grant to target diabetes

  Health centers focus on increasing care for uninsured The GE (General Electric) Foundation has partnered with the Health Care Network of Florida (HCNFL) and its seven participating…

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North Shore Medical Center leads the way in stroke care

Receives Silver Quality Achievement Award North Shore Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes…

December 7, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Jackson Health System eliminates 240 positions

Is this just the beginning? After years of financial struggle and turmoil at Jackson Health System (JHS), the company has fired close to 200 employees and closed additional…

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Calendar of Events

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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Winter Break Camps
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: January 2, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: Miami-Dade County Parks
    Description: Winter camps from December 19, 2011 to January 2, 2012. For more information call 311 or 305-755-7842.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: January 5, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: January 7, 2012 - 4:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Miami Northwestern Class of 1967 meeting
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 11, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: Home of Mrs. Queen Hall, 870 NW 168 Drive
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: January 12, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • MLK Jr. Day of Service Project
    Starts: 8:00 am
    Ends: January 14, 2012 - 1:00 pm
    Location: Goulds Park
  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: January 14, 2012 - 4:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
  • Black Violin
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 15, 2012 - 10:00 pm
    Location: South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center.
    Description: Free concert sponsored by South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center. Tickets via http://www.cultureshockmiami.com. For more information, call 786-573-5300 or visit http://www.smdcac.com.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • "Put Your Money Where Your Art Is"
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: January 17, 2012 - 8:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: Annual Kuumba Kwanzaa Art Exhibition.
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  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: January 19, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: January 21, 2012 - 4:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
  • Booker T. Washington C/O 65 Meeting
    Starts: 4:00 pm
    Ends: January 21, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Avenue
    Description: For further information, contact Lebbie Lee at 305-213-0188.
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  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: January 26, 2012 - 5:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
  • Band of the United States Air Force Reserve Concert
    Starts: 8:00 pm
    Ends: January 26, 2012 - 10:00 pm
    Location: South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center
    Description: For more information, call 786-573-5300 or visit http://www.smcac.org.
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  • Liberty City Farmers Market
    Starts: 11:00 am
    Ends: January 28, 2012 - 4:00 pm
    Location: TACOLCY Park, 6161 NW 9th Avenue in Miami
    Description: For more information, call 954-235-2601 or 305-751-1295 ext. 107.
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Events

Faith Calendar

New Life Family Worship Center is hosting special services at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25, when the topic will be “Prophetic…

January 4, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Lifestyle Happenings

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women-Greater Miami Chapter is accepting applications for girls ages 12-18 to participate in Just Us…

January 4, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

TD Bank and Concordia — two bad guys in Florida

TD Bank is hit with a $67 million verdict…

In the world of politics are labels really important?

While sitting with a group of friends and watching…

We cannot afford to let Republicans regain the White House

If you have any reservations about voting in the…

Scott must be using “republican math”

The Republican governor and Republican legislature cut $1.3 billion…

Sorority honors local teachers

Miami’s Gamma Alpha Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority,…

N’western hosts magnet program Open House

There are many options for children in Miami-Dade County…

29-year-old FMU student graduates top of the class

Graduating from high school then going off to college…

Edison business students win national contest

Miami Edison Senior High School student entrepreneurs have put…

Business takes aim at sports industry

Bernard Poitier, Jr., leads company into the next frontier…

Super sophomore is Homestead girls’ leader

Garnering respect in the south is sophomore talent, Ronisha…

Killian boys basketball Phenomenal and underrated

“He’s the best player in Dade County you’ve never…

A final look at high school football

Norland is the only state champion that we can…

SBEP targets small business owners

Program beneficial to self-employed Blacks For entrepreneurs looking to…

18th Avenue Initiative

Local entrepreneur seeks to revitalize Liberty City For 50-year…

Business takes aim at sports industry

Bernard Poitier, Jr., leads company into the next frontier…

Business women on the rise

Trio advance despite the odds In the business world,…

Lifestyle Happenings: January 25, 2012

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women- Greater Miami…

People: January 25, 2012

Happy, happy belated birthday wishes to a wonderful lady…

Chatter That Matters: January 25, 2012

Dr. Astrid Mack, president emeritus, King of Clubs of…

Mother turns author to tackle bullying

Bullying is a topic that is sometimes hard for…

Food

Sweet and savory dinner

Brown sugar ties together sweet and savory dinner Sugar and spice, and everything nice, that’s what Thanksgiving is made of. And that’s because the three-dimensional punch of…

November 2, 2011 / No Comment
Film

AAPACT uses “Red Tails” movie day to empower Black youth

 History makes a good teacher for boys in need of greater self-esteem Teddy Harrell, Jr., the founder of the African American Performing Arts Community Theatre [AAPACT], believes…

January 25, 2012 / 1 Comment
Music

“King of the Blues” returns to Miami

He once called himself the Beale Street Blues Boy, shortened it to Blue Boy King and eventually took on the moniker of B.B. King. Now the 86-year-old…

December 28, 2011 / No Comment
Lifestyles

Lifestyle Happenings: January 25, 2012

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women- Greater Miami Chapter is accepting applications for girls ages 12-18 to participate in Just Us Girls Mentoring Program. Monthly sessions…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment
K-12

N’western hosts magnet program Open House

There are many options for children in Miami-Dade County to select from when it comes to choosing a high school. Recently an open house,  hosted at Miami Northwestern…

January 4, 2012 / No Comment
College

29-year-old FMU student graduates top of the class

Graduating from high school then going off to college is a reality for many students across the country. However, the story doesn’t always work out the same…

January 4, 2012 / No Comment
World News

Facing economic woes, Jamaicans throw out ruling party

First female prime minister returned to office KINGSTON, Jamaica — On Jamaica’s rutted streets, the complaints have been chronic — homeownership is out of reach for most…

January 4, 2012 / No Comment
Obituary

In Memoriam In loving memory of, THERA SMITH MAYO 01/28/1944 – 01/04/2010

Mom, we pause to celebrate you this month, the beginning of a wonderful life.  The Bible says that man is a spirit and we surely know this…

January 25, 2012 / No Comment