Latest e-Edition
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith could have let his infamous Oscar slap be his cinematic fade out with a career bruised, marriage dissected and reputation in a free fall. But instead of retreating, he turned inward for self-reflection. READ MORE Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’
MINNEAPOLIS — Less than a week after getting her own star on the wall of First Avenue in her former hometown, Lizzo has announced a different kind of starring role out in Hollywood. READ MORE Lizzo gets starring role in Rosetta Tharpe biopic
LOS ANGELES — You can smell the char of the Wagyu burgers from down the block, which is, coincidentally, how far the line often stretches. But at Melrose Avenue’s newest diner, the food isn’t the only draw. READ MORE NIPSEY HUSSLE’S LEGACY LIVES ON WITH NEW DINER
TALLAHASSEE — Teenagers as young as 14 could soon be allowed to work overnight shifts as part of an effort in the Republican-led Legislature to roll back major aspects of the state’s child labor laws. READ MORE Florida may loosen child-labor laws as state cracks down on illegal immigration
Sports
Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s first Canadian franchise, the T… READ MORE Serena Williams joins ownership group of WNBA’s first Canadian franchise
LaVar Ball confirmed a recent report that his right foot has been amputated. READ MORE LaVar Ball says ‘everyone heard’ about his amputated foot
DAYTONA BEACH — As the final laps of a thrilling Daytona 500 whizzed around him, Ryan Preece… READ MORE Daytona 500 driver calls for NASCAR safety improvements after crash
Obituaries
Commentaries
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and more than doubled the federal estate tax exemption rate for married couples, from $11 million to $27 million. READ MORE Money will be tight; Americans will suffer
As our education system is increasingly destabilized, it is more important than ever that our local elected leaders have the knowledge, skills, resources, and capacity to fill in the gap should federal structures, guidelines and oversight go away. READ MORE Strengthening school boards for a stronger future
Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University. READ MORE Legal cannabis businesses face banking challenges
“At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point that is man’s unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So it was a century ago at Appomattox. So it was last week in Selma, Alabama.” READ MORE The brutality of Bloody Sunday
Newsletters
Latest News
- Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’
- Lizzo gets starring role in Rosetta Tharpe biopic
- NIPSEY HUSSLE’S LEGACY LIVES ON WITH NEW DINER
- Money will be tight; Americans will suffer
- Florida may loosen child-labor laws as state cracks down on illegal immigration
- Hollywood star, Grammy winners headline Disney Dreamers Academy
- UNCF to host Tampa Bay Masked Ball to benefit HBCUs and students
- Founders of Black brands adapting their hopes and business plans
Latest e-Edition
Most Popular
Entertainment
Lifestyle
- FINDING THE PERFECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU
- 3 WAYS OLDER ADULTS CAN PAY IT FORWARD
- Dressing fashionably for Easter Sunday is traditional, not theological
- Florida gas prices hit record high
- Tyler Perry talks about new 'Homecoming' movie and character
- Trends for younger travelers include Mexico vacation
- Ex-etiquette: What to do when a co-parent won’t cooperate
- Check your skin, save your life
- Some tips on staying committed to resolutions
- Author’s latest book examines murder of 11 Black indentured farmhands
- Gates’ latest book reflects on what it means to be Black
- Author explores Lincoln’s role in American immigration
- Biography addresses John Lewis’ life of challenges and courage
- ‘The Walls around Opportunity’ examines higher education barriers
- Best books of 2021 include titles by Kendi and Whitehead
- Author studies the cost of being Black in America
- Author studies the cost of being Black in America
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.