Clayton Gutzmore

The Battle Within: A new bill in Congress can be a breakthrough for women with fibroids

Fibroids are a severe issue that women have been dealing with for decades. Fibroids are noncancerous growths that form in the uterus. This problem is not fatal; however, it can affect a woman’s ability to have children. Each case of fibroids is…

Romeo Santos Sings Backstreet Boys, Opens Up About Parenting at Billboard Latin Music Week

Conference attendees got on their feet with excitement as Romeo Santos came on the main stage at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach. The bachata superstar had a live Q&A session Tuesday (Sept. 27) with Billboard’s Latin Industry Lead Vice President Leila…

Naturi Naughton on Making Her Directorial Debut With ‘Behind the Smile’ and Her Future in the ‘Power’ Franchise

It’s been more than two decades since Naturi Naughton began to establish herself as a triple threat in entertainment. She launched her career as a singer with the music group 3LW, before revealing her acting chops with roles on “Fame,” “Notorious”…

The Battle Within: A new bill in Congress can be a breakthrough for women with fibroids

Fibroids are a severe issue that women have been dealing with for decades. Fibroids are noncancerous growths that form in the uterus. This problem is not fatal; however, it can affect a woman’s ability to have children. Each case of fibroids is…

Kendrick Lamar Brings Out Baby Keem, Kodak Black For Electric Rolling Loud Miami Finale

After a weekend filled with memorable storylines, including Kid Cudi’s abrupt walk-off and the stage return of Travis Scott, Rolling Loud Miami’s Sunday night (July 24) finale was bold and electric thanks to Kendrick Lamar. Top Dawg Entertainmen

Why Attorney Ben Crump Allowed ‘Civil’ Filmmakers to Follow His Work on High-Profile Civil Rights Cases

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump commanded the attention of the audience inside the New World Center Performance Hall in Miami Beach for the kickoff to the 2022 American Black Film Festival on Wed. June 15, where he took the stage to introduce…

The Hungry Black Man Builds a Community

Starex Smith, creator of The Hungry Black Man blog, and his team are among the most sought-after guests Black restaurants want to bring to the table. His detailed restaurant reviews, videos and food images lead diners to under-the-radar discover

‘Three Little Birds’ lands in Miami for City Theater Summer Shorts series

“‘Three Little Birds’ is that happy singalong song everyone knows. I have seen 2-year-olds sing it and 200-year-olds sing it. It’s a song of hope and love. It’s important for us to share that message,” said Cedella Marley, author of “Every Little…

Care without constraints: Direct primary care is an alternative to how you get treatment

Many people become doctors to help others get and remain healthy. They commit to the long journey of studying, residencies, and everything else it takes to achieve this goal. Doctors do not want any interference when it comes to treating patient

From Your Roots to Your Plate

Eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting fried and starchy foods, cutting back on sugary sodas are all sound tips for anyone looking to eat a healthier diet. But kale may not be something your family grew up eating. The founders of Miami…

South Florida poet Tif Boom teaches meditation to inner city youth

Mindfulness and meditation are activities that can bring people from unrest to calm. A routine of mindfulness and meditation can combat severe issues like anxiety and depression. Tiffany “Tif Boom” Ludsen, has used these activities to break through…

Chris Bosh on finding success and a plan B

It was a rapt audience that stared back at retired NBA great Chris Bosh as he stood at the podium at Broward College’s Bailey Hall last week. “We all have a dream we want to accomplish,” the former Miami Heat player said that day. “We shouldn’t put…

Actor Dondré Whitfield talks growth at O Cinema

“There are struggles on all sides in this industry,” said award-winning actor Dondré Whitfield earlier this month at O Cinema South Beach. “Everybody has a struggle. They need to get to the other side to make the industry more robust. When we fix one…

Dancing with joy again at long-term care facility

“I faithfully get a Miami Times every Wednesday. When people ask me, ‘What is The Miami Times?’ I tell them it is a part of my culture. It’s a part of this community and it tells us how it is,” said Lenore White, licensed practical nurse at Jackson…

Broward African American Research Library legacy

“You should visit AARLCC because it is a space that affirms you if you are a Black person. It is a space that will help you learn if you are not of the African diaspora. It is a space that tells American history in a way that is available to the…

Poetry by Morningside K-8 students wrap the school like a warm embrace to inspire young writers

“I feel recognized ... I am not a talkative person and having my name on the side of the building makes me feel special,” said Jennie Joicin, a student at Morningside K-8 Academy. Indeed, Joicin and many of her classmates are being made to feel…

Hialeah's first Black fire chiefs break barriers

Firefighters have one of the most extreme occupations anyone can pursue. Not only do you have to be a professional in fire safety, but you also must be well versed in medical procedures. Two men were recently rewarded for having those skills and…

A rebound of the Vibes: Best of the Best Returns For 15th Anniversary.

The world is slowly getting back to normal, and concerts are coming back. Best of the Best (BOTB) is one show making its return in 2021. This show is the largest assembly of reggae and Soca artists in their genres. Attendees can expect Koffee, Tarrus…

A Cut Above The Rest: South Florida Fashion Academy Begins Its First Academic School Year.

The fashion and beauty industry is a career field that can provide an excellent quality of life for those in it. Unfortunately, this line of work is viewed as Plan B when Plan A fails. People at a young age develop a passion for this type of labor.…

Beyond the Barbed Wire: Literary Anthology Hear Us shares how Incarcerated Writers Survived 2020.

Writing is an outlet that people used to express themselves. People have used this outlet to convey their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Inmates from prisons all over the country have written what they saw, heard, and felt in 2020 in the…