Black History Month: a time to Recognize, also to Educate
While scouring garage sales, thrift shops and antique stores recently for artifacts to create a traveling museum for Black History Month, someone asked me, “Why do you people have to celebrate your own month?” I politely quipped, “That’s a good question. In fact, Why can’t we just celebrate white history every month of the year?” But then More...
How Florida, Palm Beach County, and the City of Boca Raton Voted for President
By Taniel Shant Special to The Boca Raton Tribune Without question, the 2016 Election was historic and unprecedented at almost every level in practically every state. From the Electoral College to Florida, and More...
Children: Missing in Action During the MLK Observances
As I attended and participated in the local Martin Luther King, Jr., observances this past weekend, one thing was clearly missing – middle and high school age children. From a fish fry at the Masonic Temple More...
So Refreshing Knowing There is Hope for the Needy
One of the finest things about the Christmas season was the generosity it stirs in all of us. The economy was not kind to many last year and it was heartwarming to see so many people generously reach deep into their More...
We Have So Much to be Thankful for
With Thanksgiving in our rearview mirror, it is only appropriate that we pause and reflect on the many gifts in our lives and, perhaps, remember those among us who need our help – every day of the year. We More...
Edward Harris, 66, Former Boca High Principal who saw the Best in Everyone
By C. Ron Allen A figurative pall is hovering the School District of Palm Beach County, St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach and family and friends of Ed Harris as they grieve the passing of the longtime More...
Elections Have Consequences, Voters Should Participate
Now that the primary election is in our rear mirror, congratulations are in order to the winners, and thank you to those who voted. Let us not forget those contestants who did not fare as well. I applaud your desire More...
Male Role Models Welcome Students Back to School With Encouragement
Last week, one of our local schools kicked off the new school year in a big way, thanks to some dads and father figures. As the students at Village Academy in Delray Beach walked into the building, 47 cheerleaders, More...
All Politics is Local
by: Councilman Robert Weinroth There’s an old saying, “all politics is local.” But, there is no more “local” than municipal politics. The City of Boca Raton is fortunate to have attracted a steady stream More...
Locals Hoping to Rock the Vote By Registering Youth Voters
With the two raucous weeks of conventions behind us, voters have begun the three-month process of interviewing the two candidates who are vying to be the next Commander-in-Chief. And as we enter the final stretch More...
