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
Boosting holiday cheer at home during a socially distant season
(StatePoint) – Unfortunately, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all …
US executed 2 of 5 inmates before Biden inauguration
CHICAGO (AP) – The Trump administration is planning an unprecedented five more federal executions before Presidentelect Joe Biden’s inauguration, starting with a Texas street-gang member …
Business
Strategies to maximize your Social Security benefits now
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer If you’re one of the 59 million Americans collecting Social Security, the government’s announcement earlier this month that you …
Ex-N.W.A. manager sues over ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller filed a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit Friday over the hit film “Straight Outta Compton,” claiming it …
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 94,000 Jeeps
DETROIT – Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 94,000 SUVs because the air conditioning lines are too close to the exhaust manifold and could catch fire. …
Technology
New FDA-Cleared Device Significantly Advances IV Therapy Safety
(NewsUSA) – While many patients fear needles — especially IVs — a new FDA-cleared device is making for a safer experience. Consider this: approximately 80 …
Thermal Imaging Camera Helps Find Hidden Damage in Your Home
(NewsUSA) – Spring is in the air, which means it’s not only time to start deep cleaning your home, but ensuring it’s protected against damage …
Education
Florida A&M University asks judge to drop lawsuit by drum major’s parents
By MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Florida A & M University is asking a judge to dismiss a negligence lawsuit brought by the family …
Yale urges discussion on renaming college honoring racist
NEW HAVEN, Conn. —Yale University’s leaders on Saturday urged a campus conversation about whether to change the name of a residential college named for 19th …
Independent living: Ceremony celebrates youth
DAVIE, FLa. — Case managers, life coaches, caregivers, peers and community leaders gathered recently during the 11th Annual Broward County Transitional Independent Living (TIL) Program …
Sports
Jordan apologizes to Mavericks, Cuban on Twitter
DALLAS (AP) _ DeAndre Jordan has apologized to the Dallas Mavericks and owner Mark Cuban after backing out of a verbal agreement with them to …
Heat guard Tyler Johnson has broken jaw
MIAMI (AP) _ Heat guard Tyler Johnson has a broken jaw and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Johnson was injured …
Rams take former Clemson OL Battle in supplemental draft
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ The St. Louis Rams selected offensive lineman Isaiah Battle in the fifth round of the NFL supplemental draft. The Rams announced …
