South Africa’s last apartheid president, F.W. de Klerk, 85
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Oil and natural gas industry creating job opportunities for people of color and women
Washington D.C. – Amanda Eversole spent 13 years at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and …
Former Michigan theater to become Blackowned movie studio
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Construction is underway for what owners say is the first Black-owned television and movie studio in Michigan. Standup comedian and director turned …
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Hertz order for Teslas ranks among biggest-ever EV purchases
Detroit (AP) – Hertz announced Monday that it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history …
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to …
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Carrie Meek Foundation launches grant call
Miami, Fla. – The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic organization advancing former Congresswoman Meek’s work to build civically engaged, well-resourced and resilient communities, has …
‘Delegation Build Day’
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The Broward Delegation which includes local state representatives and state senators hosted “Delegation Build Day” at a Rick Case Habitat Community …
Butler out, short-handed Heat top Thunder 103-90
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Tyler Herro scored 26 points and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-90 on Monday night. Miami played …
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Documentary tracks lives of Black Wisconsin students
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) – Paul Agbashi was 17 when he left his lifelong home in Nigeria to attend UW-Eau Claire. In addition to the …
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 …
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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 …
