Hard Times Hit Broward County Fair

``The Broward County Fair has always been the stepchild of fairs in the state of Florida,'' said Elaine Fitzgerald, spokeswoman for the nonprofit board charged with organizing the annual fair.

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“Truck” Peavy Retires from FLFD

“I could have used my circumstances in life as an excuse not to try to become somebody and do something with my life. I chose instead to turn things that were negative into positive things...."

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Group to Raise Money for Haiti

An initiative to fight hunger and poverty in Haiti has spurred more than a 150 Miami Dade College (MDC) students to organize an “All-Nighter For Haiti” fundraising event beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 until 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at the Kendall Campus.

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Flag controversy may derail Homestead Veterans Day parade

Controversy over the display of the Confederate flag has prompted organizers of the city’s annual Veterans Day parade – a 47-year tradition – to consider canceling the event.

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Fort Lauderdale Group Gears Up

Regardless of political party affiliation, geographical location, or economic status; one thing that most African Americans are in agreement on are the major challenges facing African American children across the country

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