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Dr. Ed James

For more than 38 years Dr. Ed James has been bringing ABC 7 viewers stories of black hope, black pride, black accomplishment and black history. Dr. James produces and hosts "Black Almanac" which airs on ABC 7 on Sunday mornings. It is the longest airing, locally produced, public affairs program in the Southeastern United States.

It would be impossible to tell you everything about black history in 30 minutes. That's why Dr. James is dedicated to bringing you stories on the Suncoast often left out of history books and classroom lessons every week.

Dr. James is active in the community, working with organizations from the Boys Club, NAACP, Coalition of African American Leadership, Sarasota Committee of 100, North Sarasota County Civic League and many more. In fact, Dr. James was honored with a Lifetime Service Award and a Freedom Award by the Sarasota County NAACP. He was also given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce.

He lives in Sarasota with his wife Helen.

Black Almanac airs Sunday mornings at 7:30am on ABC 7.

Black Almanac - September 5th

Authorities estimate that about 2.1 million inmates - both men and women - have children struggling to cope outside the prison walls. Frequently, these children live in foster homes, or with an un-incarcerated parent or relative who is facing severe financial and social strains.

Black Almanac - August 29th

For communities that have long been neglected and disconnected from health care, building trust is not an easy task. It requires reaching deep into the community with innovative programs to connect with underserved residents.

Black Almanac - August 22nd

In the race for the Democratic nomination for Florida House District 55, the candidates have given new meaning to the axiom that politics is a contact sport. Joining Dr. James is Representative Darryl E. Rouson and challenger April D. Sheffield.

Black Almanac - August 8th

We can hardly say whites as groups are suffering under the weight of racial discrimination. That said, we do have to find ways of talking about race with more openness but also with greater sensitivity.

Black Almanac - August 1st

The election of President Barack Obama was a symbol of what a post-racial society might look like in a perfect world. But in no way, in and of itself, does it speak to the existence of that society today.

Black Almanac - July 25th

If an idle mind is indeed the devil's workshop, what's to be said for the minds and bodies of our teens and older youth? We must teach our young to do what is necessary for what is right - even in these uncertain times.

Black Almanac - July 18th

They strive to provide a positive platform for aspiring teen artist, musicians, poets, dancers, debaters, and others to showcase their creative gifts and talents through an array of wholesome events and activities.

Black Almanac - July 11th

Neighborhood libraries are the heart of the community. Its books are just the beginning. The value of a library lies in its gift to expand not only a person's ability to communicate about the world around them, but their capacity for interpreting it.

Black Almanac - July 4th

Political operatives understand the axiom, "Money is the mother's milk of politics." Politicians who successfully raise the most money enjoy a great advantage over their opponents.

Black Almanac - June 27th

The year 2010 becomes a milestone in Sarasota's History, as Trinity Christian Fellowship Center honors its founding pastor, Rev. R. Vincent Smith, for 10 years of pastoral leadership.

Black Almanac - June 20th

Over time, many of our schools and universities began to offer ethnic studies programs. All people have the right to learn about their own cultural and linguistic heritage...unless you are a student in Arizona.