Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Ophthalmologist or Optometrist? Knowing the difference can save your vision
STOCK PHOTO By CURTIS BUNN Urban News Service Tears flow from the nearly sightless eyes of Marilyn Rumph. At 49, this hardworking African-American woman is …
Spring time in South Florida be wary of the snakes
Depeyster at photo shoot with Albino Burmese Python measuring 9 to 10 feet long which was confiscated by Florida Wildlife officials. By K. BARRETT BILALI …
Business
Greece does about-face, pledges big privatization push
By ALAN CLENDENNING Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) _ Work was supposed to begin next year on a 7 billion euros ($7.6 billion) waterfront urban …
World stocks uneven as Europe rally on Greece fades
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) _ World stock markets were uneven Friday as Europe’s rally faded while most Asian indexes advanced, …
New Orleans withdraws objections to new jail’s design
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ In an about-face, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration has backed away from a legal challenge to the design of the 1,438-bed Orleans …
Education
Parents with kids in private schools want education grants
RENO, Nev. (AP) _ Nevada parents with children already attending private school are demanding to be part of a new state program that will pay …
Mississippi colleges get money for academic enrichment
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) _ Eight Mississippi colleges and universities will share in $2.25 million to provide better academic opportunities for students and to improve retention …
New checklist aims to help parents engage with schools
By GLYNN A. HILL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Seeking to engage parents more in their children’s education, the Obama administration on Friday released a …
Sports
European Games ceremony cost over $95M, minister says
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) _ Azerbaijan’s lavish European Games opening ceremony featuring Lady Gaga cost over $95 million, the country’s sports minister said Saturday. Organizers also …
Draft prospect Rashad Vaughn returns to Minn. for 2 workouts
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Rashad Vaughn has been crisscrossing the country over the last month, joining dozens of NBA draft …
Ex-Giants RB David Wilson makes pro debut in triple jump
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Wilson knew he looked like a football player lined up alongside the rest of …
