Fla. reform school’s grotesque reality lost in superfluous visuals
“THE NICKEL BOYS”: Film version fails to do justice to Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel or the sheer hell of Marianna, Fla.’s Dozier School. PHOTO …
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Judge denies an order sought by a Black student who was punished over his hair
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Dockworkers end international strike with tentative agreement
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After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
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JD Vance: A modern-day chameleon
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Mississippi Delta’s deep racist roots exposed in ‘The Barn’
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HBCUS + CORPORATE AMERICA
Black Enterprise Townhall online Oct. 17, 7 p.m. discussing how Historically Black Colleges and Universities are producing top talent for today’s workforce. Learn how corporate …
Health and Wellness
New technology allows blind people to hear, feel April’s solar eclipse
Washington (AP) — While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the …
Supreme Court confronts abortion, over access to Mifepristone pill
Mifepristone and misoprostol pills PHOTO COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY Washington(AP) — The Supreme Court will again wade into the fractious issue of abortion this week …
Business
Survey: Remote workers were 24 percent less likely to be promoted in 2023
Staff Report SEATTLE – ResumeBuilder.com, has published a recent survey report that examines the differences in work advancement and satisfaction among remote, hybrid and fully …
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Harvard president Claudine Gay PHOTO COURTESY OF HARVARD.EDU CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over …
Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi majority-Black capital
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate PHOTO COURTESY OF BALLOTPEDIA.ORG By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, MISS. (AP) – A federal appeals court has …
Technology
How to save money on mobile devices
With the skyrocketing cost of brand-new mobile devices, it’s no wonder so many consumers wait until their smartphone or tablet is on its last leg, …
Internet hoaxes? DON’T PANIC, PARENTS
PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY MOMO, MOM, DAD? That’s why talking to children is important. NEW YORK (AP) – The latest parental …
Education
HBCU bands saluted at Black Film Festival
FESTIVAL PREMIERE: “National Battle of the Bands,” an inside look and unique perspective on the cherished cultural institution. PHOTO COURTESY OF WMC Staff Report MIAMI, …
New College professor fired after inviting DeSantis critic Dr. Dunn to speak to his class
Dr. Marvin Dunn, history professor emeritus at Florida International University. PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER MIAMI, Fla. – Florida International University professor emeritus and author Dr. …
HBCU graduation season a notable time for students and families
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play an essential role in the education of Black students in America. HBCUs open the path to higher education …
Sports
Mike Grier
Mike Grier, born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Holliston, Massachusetts, started playing hockey at St. Sebastian’s School in Needham, Massachusetts. Mike took his hockey …
No-championship season feels like ‘waste’ for Heat
Miami (AP) – A frustrated Bam Adebayo tore his jersey apart as he walked off the court after the final buzzer. Erik Spoelstra made no …
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 …
