FSU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Alma Little chosen 150th FMA president
(Photo courtesy of Florida State University College of Medicine) By David L. Snelling MIAMI- Growing up in rural Quincy, Florida, Dr. Alma Little watched so …
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Not getting enough sleep, other risk factors cause high blood pressure
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Miami-Dade and Broward school districts offers new food menu for new school year
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Two Black-owned banks merge to expand capital in underserved communities
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FMU imposed student strict dress code long before Tuskegee University clothing ban
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Miami-Dade County offers free back-to-school immunizations on August 8.
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien to host two back-to-school events
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien invites Miami-Dade County District 2 families to attend one of two back-to-school events to help …
Health and Wellness
‘Black American’ on the future of Black wealth in Hollywood
(Black PR Wire) – Donat Ricketts got his start featured in a McDonalds Commercial back in 2006 when he was a teenager grinding in New …
Black Broads Abroad podcast touts living best life overseas
NEW YORK (PRNewswire) – Phelena Jean is a retired international educator and visionary entrepreneur with a breadth of global experience that spans across business sectors, …
Business
State of Black Miami
PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL FULLANA MIAMI GARDENS – Within Miami’s black communities are several ethnicities from the African Diaspora. With each group vying for its …
FUNdraising Good Times: Wearing many hats is not bad
“We wear a lot of hats around here.” This is a common refrain at many small and medium-sized nonprofits. It’s even true amongst larger nonprofits …
FUNdraising Good Times: What is the grant management process at your organization?
Grant funds are a major source of revenue for many nonprofits. Grant awards are heralded with public fanfare. Gaining – or losing – a grant …
Technology
Va. gov vetoes bills limiting police surveillance technology
By ALAN SUDERMAN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation aimed at limiting police storage of automatic license plate reader data. …
Apple, IBM, Japan Post team up to improve elderly care
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple, IBM and Japanese insurance and bank holding company Japan Post have formed a partnership …
Education
Broward College business summit to help women break financial barriers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The pay disparity between men and women continues to be a topic of importance, not just when women are employees but …
Miami Gardens hosts fifth engineering fair
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In an effort to encourage its students to excel in the fields of science and engineering, the City of Miami Gardens …
St. Thomas University and Antioch Church mentor Carol City students
Last Friday, 75 volunteers from St. Thomas University, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Diplomas Now were deployed to Carol City Middle School to facilitate and …
Sports
Nuggets’ Ty Lawson to enter private alcohol treatment
By KRISTEN WYATT DENVER (AP) _ Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson won’t face DUI charges in California and Colorado until completing a 30-day residential …
Popovich to coach, Gasols to play in NBA’s Africa game
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Gregg Popovich will coach the home team, while brothers Pau and Marc Gasol will play …
Kings void Luc Mbah a Moute’s contract after failed physical
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer The Sacramento Kings voided the contract of forward Luc Mbah a Moute on Thursday after he failed a team …
