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Experts are warning that American democracy is in danger of dying - in daylight

1 week ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

African Americans and others who read The Washington Post probably notice its motto at the top of the front page: “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” Not many readers probably know that warning is based om a ruling by an African American judge. The late Damon J. Keith, sitting on the Cincinnati-based Sixth Court of Appeals, issued the ruling in 2002 on a First Amendment case. Another “minority” person, Praveen Madhiraju, helped craft it while serving as Wright’s law clerk.
NYU student is latest freedom of speech casualty for criticizing Gaza ‘genocide’

2 weeks ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

A New York University Gallatin School class picked a colleague, Logan Rozos, to deliver the graduation speech on May 15. The Cultural Criticism and Political Economy student describes himself as “an actor, artist and gay Black trans man” and is an advocate for LGBT people. There was a lot he could talk about but, as he made his way to the stage, something happening nearly 6,000 miles away was obviously on his mind.
Dorothy Fields: Archivist who ensured key part of Miami’s history no longer forgotten

3 weeks ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

When entrepreneur Henry Flagler pushed to make Miami a city, which happened on July 28, 1896, the 368 residents at the time voted for it, among them 162 people of African descent. When he decided to build what eventually became the Florida East Coast Railway in the 1880s, opening up tourism and economic opportunities, he brought in African American workers from Georgia and Bahamians.
Deportation excesses are unbecoming of a great nation

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

The United States leads the developed world in the number of immigrants, around 50 million, with the undocumented at 11 million, for an overall 20 percent of the population, Bruno Venditti reported in Visual Capitalist last December. Many came from countries which were destabilized as the U.S. – and other Western powers – pursued economic, security and imperialist imperatives.
Government-academia showdown obscures their complicity over slavery and its impact

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

The Trump administration recently went on the offensive against some of the nation’s top-tier colleges and universities, threatening to withhold billions of dollars in annual federal grants, especially for research, if the schools do not comply with a series of demands. Some of the leaders of socalled Ivy League schools capitulated.
A century after creating the rainbow, some Miamians still seeking their pot of gold

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | Mohamed Hamaludin

Hialeah, the Florida city where 94 percent of the population identify as Hispanic or Latino, recently explored the possible annexation of several predominantly African American communities but abandoned the plan. Alarmed by the takeover threat, those neighborhoods are demanding that the Miami-Dade County Commission allows them to establish their own city.
Former Heisman winner, NBA player Ward new FAMU head basketball coach

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | David Snelling

Photo courtesy of Basketballhistory.comMIAMI – Former Heisman Trophy winner and New York Knicks point guard Charlie Ward was named the new head basketball coach for Florida A&M University men’s team. Ward takes over for Patrick Crarey, who agreed to become the new head coach for Grambling State University in Louisiana. The Rattlers and Tigers are Southwestern Athletic Conference rivals. FAMU finished 14-17 last season.
One Night Stand celebrates Overtown rich music history April 24

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | David Snelling

MIAMI – Vocalists and musical bands will take the stage for one night only in Overtown reminiscing about the historic Black community’s music heyday. One Night Stand brings together a star-studded a line-up of talented Black recording artists and bands to perform on April 24, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Historic Ward Rooming House, 249 N.W. 9th Street. The event is sponsored by Hampton Arts Lovers.
Jamaican reggae singer Romeo dies at 80

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | David Snelling

Photo courtesy of Brooklynvegan.comMIAMI – Jamaican reggae recording artist Max Romeo, known for his BBC-banned hit, has died, according to published reports. He was 80 years old. The singer, real name Maxwell Livingston Smith, launched his career in the 1960s before he catapulted into fame with his controversial song. Max’s greatest hits include Wet Dream, which shot to the top ten in 1968. His single, which spent 25 weeks in the charts, was later banned by the BBC due to its controversial lyrics.
Publix supermarket offers vehicle registration quick service space

1 month ago | sfltimes.com | David Snelling

Photo courtesy of Webmotor.orgMIAMI – Miami-Dade residents can shop and renew their vehicle registration at the same location. Publix and the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office have teamed up to install new self-service kiosks inside several of the supermarket locations. The initiative highlights the effort to bring government services into accessible community locations, offering a convenient alternative to visiting the tax collector’s office.