Attention past and present Bucs...your school is in the news, and not in a good way. Miami New Times reported a few weeks ago that Barry University has had several complaints against them of racial discrimination. Some have even gone as far as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with their claims of racial tension at the university. Click HERE for the entire article, it's an interesting read. Of course, Barry University spokespersons have denied all claims of racism against them. It looks like Barry alum may need to get some answers.
(source: Miami New Times; Blogging Black Miami)
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
A Bad Look for Barry
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Best of the Best is back
On Sunday, May 24th, Miami will welcome THOUSANDS of reggae and dancehall fans onto Bayfront Park. That's right, it's time for Best of the Best 2009! Special performances include Mavado, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Spice and Elephant Man (Eeeeenergy!!!). A few Florida folks will hit the stage (Khaled, T-Pain, Rick Ross), but we know this show is all about di dancehall! Check out the official website HERE
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Miami-Dade NAACP battle confederate flag display
Bishop Victor Curry and members of the Miami-Dade NAACP are gearing up for a fight to keep the confederate battle flag from being displayed publicly. The uproar started 6 months ago when the Sons of Confederate Veterans paraded the flag in a Veterans' Day parade in Homestead. Curry and officials are strategizing the next move, which may include protests of Homestead chamber businesses. Check the full story out HERE
(source: MiamiHerald.com)
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Updates on the way...
You don't have to say it...BND has been on a SERIOUS hiatus. Not to worry Miami peeps and visitors, we're in the process of getting back up and running. Hang tight while we tidy up. Read more!
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