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‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud advances with new proposed legislation
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government, according to a notice published Friday, the …
It’s Financial Wellness Month
(Black PR Wire) – January is associated with new beginnings. During this time of the year, people set their New Year’s resolutions: eat healthier, go …
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Grocery-carrying robots coming. Do we need them?
Boston (AP) – The first cargo-carrying robot marketed directly to consumers is on sale this holiday season. But how many people are ready to ditch …
Amazon says Trump’s ‘improper pressure’ doomed Pentagon bid
Washington – Amazon says President Donald Trump’s “improper pressure” and behind-the-scenes attacks harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. The Pentagon awarded …
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Nuclear strike chief seeks cancer review of missile crews
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Air Force general in charge of the nation’s air- and ground-launched nuclear missiles has requested an official investigation into the …
NYC Town Hall celebrates Gospel legend Twinkie Clark
New York, NY – New York City’s Town Hall presentation “A Celebration of Composer Twinkie Clark,” conducted by musical polymath Damien Sneed on Friday was …
Pérez Art Museum Miami to host Art + Soul Celebration
Miami, Fla. – Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is hosting its tenth anniversary Art + Soul Celebration, one of South Florida’s premier social and fundraising …
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Deion Sanders: HBCUs a path to NFL for top players
Jackson State coach Deion Sanders says historically Black college football programs can be a path to the NFL for top recruits, but it is difficult …
Nat’l Educational Assessment dictates school choice now
Today, the National Center for Education Statistics released national achievement scores for fourth and eighth-graders. These scores are the first of their kind since the …
Spelman College to get $5.7M to expand science, math faculty
Atlanta (AP) – A foundation that promotes science and math research is giving Atlanta’s Spelman College $5.7 million. The New York-based Simons Foundation announced the …
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Spoelstra’s Heat, Udoka’s Celtics ready for NBA East
Miami (AP) — He grew up in Portland, basketball in his blood. Wasn’t exactly a big-time recruit before eventually playing some college ball in the …
Dolphins get Tyreek Hill for picks in blockbuster trade
Kansas City, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks Wednesday, and the Dolphins are …
Dolphins bring Bridgewater home, keeping DE Ogbah
Monday marked the start of this year’s legal tampering period in the NFL, when teams can contact players who are about to become unrestricted free …
