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Jackson’s retirees bring joy to hospitalized kids

Former nurses and administrators now retired from Jackson Health System say that while they have ended their careers their concern for those needing medical care continues — especially children. To…

FMU students beat visa troubles

International students at Florida Memorial University (FMU) faced the possibility of having their plans to return home for the holidays threatened after the University was recently denied its application for…

NOW rallies push for ex-offender rights

Studies by the Florida Parole Commission, Florida Department of Justice and a report commissioned by former Governor Jeb Bush suggest that restoration of civil rights has a significant impact on…

Teen girls take stand on dating violence

Dating violence is a serious and sometimes deadly occurrence that plagues the lives of young adults each day. In an effort to bring awareness to this issue among teens Urban…

State Representative Stafford hosts Liberty City Christmas celebration

The holiday season is a time to celebrate and lend a hand to those that are less fortunate. Last Thursday, December 22, State Representative Cynthia Stafford,44, District 109, along with…

Community seeks solutions to growing job dilemma

After months of canvassing a diverse spectrum of Miami-Dade County’s low-income neighborhoods, the community-based group 1MIAMI recently held a press conference to reveal the findings of its survey. What resulted…

Making season bright for children of the inmates

Last Thursday, Dec. 16, local attorney Kionne L. McGhee gave a helping hand to Santa by rounding up friends and supporters who donated several hundred toys and games for local…

FAMU alumni president: “We can solve our own problems”

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been under fire since the hazing-related death of band member Robert Champion, 26, occurred just a few weeks ago. Champion’s death has since been ruled…