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US Black population: The biggest growth is in smaller U.S. cities
Brandon Manning and his wife were both born in the U.S. South and had been itching to return, but Manning didn’t want to go back …
US, corporations ban all Russian oil, energy imports
Associated Press Washington (AP) — Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for …
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Uber buys self-driving test track parcel near Pittsburgh
PHOTO COURTESY OF SMARTMOTORIST.COM Pittsburgh (AP) – Uber is increasing its footprint in the Pittsburgh area with the purchase of a $9.5 million parcel to …
Grocery-carrying robots coming. Do we need them?
Boston (AP) – The first cargo-carrying robot marketed directly to consumers is on sale this holiday season. But how many people are ready to ditch …
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HBCU Xavier University to open a new medical school
New Orleans (AP) – A small, historically Black university known for its success in getting Black graduates into medical school announced Thursday that it is …
22 grassroots projects in Black and Brown communities win Mobilize Grants from The Carrie Meek Foundation
Miami – The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., the private charity advancing Congresswoman Meek’s legacy to build civically engaged, well-resourced and resilient communities, announced 22 winners …
‘Everything Everywhere’: All at once is more than enough
She’s yanked, pushed and pulled. To here, there, everywhere. To times and places she couldn’t imagine. The very drably attired Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) owns …
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Auburn Univ. to dedicate marker for first Black student
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn University will honor Harold A. Franklin, the university’s first African American student, with a desegregation marker dedication ceremony. The ceremony will …
BROWARD From Pembroke Pines to FAMU Law College grads
A first name is not the only thing best friends Ashley Stewart and Ashley Adkins share. They share a common career goal and are also …
Students helped by helping teachers
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – More than 450 Broward County public school educators have received $125,000 in remote learning tools thanks to the Broward Education Foundation …
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Dolphins head into season’s 2nd half with renewed belief
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – First, the bad news. The Miami Dolphins are 2-7. Only three teams in franchise history have had a worse record …
Bucks’ 50-year title wait ends with 50 points from Giannis
Milwaukee (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Larry O’Brien Trophy in one arm, the NBA Finals MVP trophy in the other and there was a …
All-Star captains: LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant
The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again. So, he is. And …
