Ashlee K. Thomas named new Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Director
Miami-Dade County Director of Cultural Affairs Ashlee K. Thomas MIAMI – Ashlee K. Thomas was appointed Director of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, bringing …
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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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FSU College of Medicine Dean Dr. Alma Little chosen 150th FMA president
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Marleine Bastien to host two back-to-school events
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Trump nominates former Florida Lt. Gov. Carroll Trinidad and Tobago U.S. Ambassador
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Black nursing home residents face loneliness, disparity care; DeSantis brings in faith community for interactions
Photo courtesy of STOCK By David L. Snelling MIAMI – As Blacks living in long-term care facilities face racial barriers and economic disparity in quality …
Health and Wellness
Redeeming credit card rewards for holiday gifts
(StatePoint) – During a holiday season that by all counts will be unlike any other experienced in recent history, shoppers may be looking for creative …
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ showcases Black triumph, people, not just burdens
(Black PR Wire) In recent historical features about the Black experience in America – such as "12 Years A Slave," "Hidden Figures" and even biopics …
Business
Gov. wants Congress to stop relocation of refugees to state
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott on Monday joined with a growing number of Republican governors who are critical of efforts by the …
Without Keystone, industry must find new paths for oil
By ROB GILLIES and JAMES MACPHERSON TORONTO — Following the Obama administration’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline, the oil industry faces the tricky task …
Many small donors or a few large donors? FUNdraising Good Times
As the year comes to a close, many nonprofits are looking at their fundraising goals and asking an important question: should we focus on securing …
Technology
Florida could soon limit access to police camera videos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida may soon place limits on who is allowed to access video taken by body cameras worn by law enforcement officers. …
Smartphone to Become Wallet — Are Customers, Businesses Ready?
(NewsUSA) – Much is being made of Apple’s announcement of the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch. Overshadowed by this, however, was the introduction of …
Education
Hazing prevention speaking tour brings Florida A&M graduate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the first people sentenced under Florida’s tougher 2005 hazing law is embarking on a speaking tour to address college …
Hazing prevention tour brings Florida A&M graduate back to campus
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – One of the first people sentenced under Florida’s tougher 2005 hazing law is embarking on a speaking tour to address college …
Former Coach Charged With Stealing Athletics Money
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A former substitute teacher and coach at a Tampa Bay area high school is facing a theft charge after authorities say …
Sports
Florida State rusher suspended, charged with punching woman
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida State indefinitely suspended leading running back Dalvin Cook after he was charged Friday with punching a woman …
Iker Casillas leaves Real Madrid for Porto after 16 seasons
By JOSEPH WILSON Goalkeeper Iker Casillas is leaving Real Madrid to join Portuguese club FC Porto after 16 seasons in which he helped the Spanish …
Laura Davies is out to add to Hall of Fame career
By BOB LENTZ LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) _ Laura Davies is being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame next week. That doesn’t mean her …
