Art of Black Miami showcase celebrating 10th anniversary
ELEVATING LOCAL VOICES: And attracting global attention to Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s arts and cultural offerings. PHOTO COURTESY OF LATER IS TOO LATE CAMPAIGN …
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Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
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America: Embrace courage, go forward!
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Arrest warrants put Israeli PM among leaders accused of crimes against humanity
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Facing sharp criticism, Trump finally picks first Black to serve in Cabinet
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‘Wicked’ witches brew thrills children, romantics and adults
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SoFlo Live
GREAT THANKSGIVING BANQUET: On Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, The Caring Place @ Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers, with the help of more than …
Health and Wellness
At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia’s Sapelo Island
Sapelo Island PHOTO COURTESY OF SAPELONERR.ORG Savannah, Ga. (AP) — Authorities said at least seven people were killed Saturday when part of a ferry dock …
Voters with disabilities are feeling ignored by presidential candidates
STOCK PHOTO A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million eligible voters in the quickly approaching U.S. presidential election are disabled. Add …
Business
Veterans challenged in new business startups, amid resources
New York (AP) — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they …
An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines in six counties
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. …
Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
Orlando, Fla. (AP) — The news rippled through Treasure Island, Florida, almost like a third storm: The mayor planned to move off the barrier island …
Technology
Florida casinos ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida will be raking in hundreds of millions of dollars from online …
AI companies to report safety tests to US government
STOCK PHOTO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start implementing a new requirement for the developers of major artificial intelligence systems to disclose their …
Education
FAMU President Larry Robinson resigns amid controversy
FAMU President Larry Robinson PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Tallahassee, Fla. – The capital city was abuzz as the word went out that Florida A&M University …
FMU, South Florida’s historic Black university in transition
Miami Gardens, Fla. – Florida Memorial University President Dr. Jaffus Hardrick resigned over unspecified health issues, the college’s Board of Trustees announced. His resignation was …
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to host its 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa during June 27 – July 2
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is proud to announce that it will host its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida, from …
Sports
Spring Sports Roundup Play Ball? More Black major leaguers may be on the way
NUMBERS REMAIN HISTORICALLY LOW: But Major League Baseball is working to get a new generation of African American stars such as Lee Allen Jr. into …
Florida A&M moving on from coach Robert McCullum after seven seasons and 133 losses
Robert McCullum PHOTO COURTESY OF HBCUGAMEDAY.COM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University is moving on from basketball coach Robert McCullum after seven seasons. Florida’s …
Hurting Dolphins host Bills to win AFC East and begin playoffs home
SHOWDOWN AT HOME: Dolphins, who are 7-1 at Hard Rock Stadium, will need to overcome a plethora of injuries, including to pass rusher Bradley Chubb, …
