Cursive writing returns for upcoming school year
Photo courtesy of Work Sheet Shq.com MIAMI – Cursive writing is restored in Florida schools after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 into law, …
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Trump nominates former Florida Lt. Gov. Carroll Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Ambassador
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Ashlee K. Thomas named new Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Director
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Black nursing home residents face loneliness, disparity care; DeSantis brings in faith community for interactions
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Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
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Haitian American soccer sensation Dumornay earns Europe’s Best Player of the Year for 2025-2026
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Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
Photo courtesy of STOCK A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of …
Health and Wellness
Japan’s aging atomic bomb survivors speak out against nuclear weapons
Hiroshima, Japan (AP) — Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many of the remaining Japanese survivors are increasingly frustrated by growing …
HIV funding at stake in Trump’s proposed fiscal budget cuts
Blacks and Hispanics are particularly affected by HIV, making up more than half (70 percent) of estimated new HIV infections in 2023. STOCK PHOTO By …
Business
Fed will cut rates more slowly in 2025. What this means for mortgages, debt
STOCK PHOTO NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, …
TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban
Will TikTok be banned this month? That’s the pressing question keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision that …
Fentanyl fuels record homeless deaths in Portland, Oregon county
Portlanad, Ore. (AP) — Fentanyl fueled a record number of homeless deaths last year in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, according to an annual …
Technology
NOSTALGIACON ISSUES CALL FOR RETRO POP COLLECTORS
BLACK PR WIRE PHOTO COURTESY OF NOSTALGIACON LOS ANGELES, CA (Black PR Wire) – Organizers of NostalgiaCon’s inaugural ’80’s pop culture convention (NostalgiaCon80s.com) Sept. 28 …
NEW COLORING BOOK APP FOR BLACK WOMEN
FINALLY! The wait is over….if you’re looking for a coloring book app with tons of melanin skin tones, plenty of black girl magic, and relaxation …
Education
Broward schools get metal detectors
Torey Alston, a member of the Broward County School Board pictured during his tenure as a Broward County commissioner, supports the added security. PHOTO COURTESY …
Celebrating HBCUs
MIAMI, Fla. – The Historic Society and Hip Rock Star recently wrapped up the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference (HBCUCon), an annual celebration of …
Program providing Path to College for needy students
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A nonprofit college readiness program is helping to send low-income students to top-tier colleges and universities. Palm Beach County based …
Sports
Adebayo triple-double, Butler 28, Heat beat LeBron, Lakers
LEBRON JAMES: Led all scorers with 30 points for the Lakers, but #23’s latest return to Miami results in 108-107 defeat. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALLUCANHEAT.COM …
Tua Tagovailoa, high-powered Dolphins in fall’s ‘Hard Knocks’
TUA’S TEAM: Announced its featured role on the long-running HBO and NFL Films show on Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA.ORG MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – …
Dolphins have offense built for schedule’s tough stretch
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Dolphins are showing few weaknesses on offense. At 5-1, the Dolphins have bulldozed teams behind Tua Tagovailoa`s accuracy, …
