South Florida Times

22/03/2023

Gladys Knight, Vera Wang among recipients of 2021 National Medal of Arts and 2021 National Humanities Medals

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bruce Springsteen has a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a coveted Kennedy Center Honor. He has won multiple Grammys and Golden Globes, plus an Academy Award and a special Tony Award.
Springsteen will add to his collection of accolades on Tuesday when President Joe Biden honors "the Boss" with the 2021 National Medal of Arts. It's the nation's highest award for advancing the arts in America.
Springsteen, who has sold around 140 million albums, is among a dozen individuals and groups that Biden has chosen to honor with arts medals during a White House ceremony on Tuesday. First lady Jill Biden will also participate.
At the same event, Biden will award 2021 National Humanities Medals to a group including authors Amy Tan, Colson Whitehead and Ann Patchett. The medal honors individuals or groups for work that deepens understanding of the humanities.
The medals are Biden's first batch of awards for the arts and humanities and were delayed by the pandemic. The president surprised Sir Elton John with a National Humanities Medal during a White House musical event last September.
Recipients of the 2021 National Medal of Arts:
- Judith Francisca Baca, artist.
- Fred Eychaner, businessman and philanthropist.
- Jose Feliciano, singer.
- Mindy Kaling, actress.
- Gladys Knight, singer.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actor.
- Antonio Martorell-Cardona, painter.
-Joan Shigekawa, film producer.
- Bruce Springsteen:.
- Vera Wang:, fashion designer.
- The Billie Holiday Theatre.
- The International Association of Blacks in Dance.
Recipients of the 2021 National Humanities Medal:
- Richard Blanco, poet and author.
- Johnnetta Betsch Cole, anthropologist.
- Walter Isaacson, writer.
- Earl Lewis, social historian.
- Henrietta Mann, academic.
- Ann Patchett, author.
- Bryan Stevenson, advocate for the poor.
- Amy Tan, author.
- Tara Westover, author.
- Colson Whitehead, author.
- Native America Calling.

16/03/2023

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07/05/2021

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20/04/2021

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12/03/2021

City agrees to settle lawsuit with family weeks before trial begins for Derek Chauvin, former police officer charged with murder

22/01/2021

Senate confirms Lloyd Austin, making him the nation's first Black Defense secretary

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17/11/2020

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07/11/2020

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22/10/2020

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21/08/2020

2020 National Black Economic Conference
2-Day Virtual Conference
Today at 9:30am - Saturday, August 22 at 5:30pm

Register at nationalblackeconomicconference.com

11/08/2020

Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

“I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate,” Biden tweeted. In a text message to supporters, Biden said, “Together, with you, we’re going to beat Trump.”

Harris and Biden plan to deliver remarks Wednesday in Wilmington.

In choosing Harris, Biden is embracing a former rival from the Democratic primary who is familiar with the unique rigor of a national campaign. Harris, a 55-year-old first-term senator, is also one of the party’s most prominent figures and quickly became a top contender for the No. 2 spot after her own White House campaign ended

11/08/2020

Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as his VP

18/07/2020

John Lewis, civil rights legend, dies at 80
Rest in peace. Well done, good and faithful servant. Well done!

ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement whose bloody beating by Alabama state troopers in 1965 helped galvanize opposition to racial segregation, and who went on to a long...

19/06/2020

Happy Juneteenth!

03/06/2020

ALL FOUR FORMER OFFICERS CHARGED IN GEORGE FLOYD CASE

All four of the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd are now facing charges in his death, as protests carry on nationwid...

04/05/2020

RIP Don Shula

Don Shula, the former Miami Dolphins coach who led the undefeated 1972 team that stands alone in NFL history, died Monday at 90.

08/04/2020

Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign

Sanders had a strong finish in early primaries but faltered after Super Tuesday

18/03/2020

Joe Biden wins Florida Democratic primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Democratic presidential primaries (all times local): 8 p.m. Joe Biden has won Florida’s Democratic presidential primary.

04/03/2020

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden. It was a stunning collapse for the...

02/02/2020

NFL Wives Design District Fashion Show "Off THE FIELD"

28/01/2020

By VICTOR OMONDI Your World PHOTO COURTESY OF ONEUNITED.COM Black queens now have something to hold on to as the largest black-owned bank pays homage ...

26/01/2020

Devastating news!

Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash in Calabasas

03/12/2019

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13/11/2019

First public hearing in the Trump impeachment inquiry: Live updates

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The first two impeachment inquiry witnesses — diplomats Bill Taylor and George Kent — will testify together publicly. Follow here for the latest.

17/10/2019

Elijah Cummings, longtime Baltimore congressman, dies age 68

Elijah Cummings, longtime Baltimore congressman, dies age 68

US Rep. Elijiah Cummings, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, a key figure in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, died on Thursday, according to his office.

24/08/2019

Florida 'stand your ground' shooter found guilty of manslaughter
The man accused of shooting a Florida father in front of his family in an argument over a handicap parking space outside a convenience store has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Michael Drejka had argued he acted in self-defense, and initially invoked the controversial "stand your ground" law that earned widespread attention during the trial of George Zimmerman in 2013. The jury came to its guilty decision late Friday after about six hours of deliberation.
Drejka showed no emotion in court as the verdict was read. He will return to court for sentencing on Oct. 10.

06/08/2019

Toni Morrison, 'Beloved' author captured tragic and joyful complexion of life and race, has died

Toni Morrison, iconic author and Nobel laureate, has died at age 88

With “Beloved” and other writings, Toni Morrison gave voice to the silences in the past and created some of the most memorable characters in American literature.

01/08/2019

IYANLA VANZANT LIVE TONIGHT!
Last chance: Buy Now...show is tonight...and here is the link:
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01/08/2019

Your guide to where the 2020 Democrats stand on the issues

Your guide to where the 2020 Democrats stand on the issues

On the climate crisis, economy, education, gun violence, health care and immigration, here’s your guide to the 2020 Democrats’ records and policy positions.

29/05/2019

Mueller speaks about the Russia investigation: Live updates

Mueller speaks about the Russia investigation: Live updates

Special Counsel Robert Mueller will make a statement about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Follow here for the latest.