Electrical Repair Issues Are Quietly Capping Black Home Values
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Amy Kang Electrical repair issues are negatively affecting the resale value of Black-owned homes in America. If you have old …
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Miramar honors Barbados Prime Minister with Lifetime Achievement Award
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U.S. Supreme Court ends TPS for Haitians, Syrians
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Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents
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Young Black men committing suicide at higher rates in the past decade
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America at 250: Forum confronts Trump Fascism, historical erasure, battle over truth
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Hospitality Trends: The changing expectations of modern travelers
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ALISON GREEN Current hospitality trends are being shaped by travelers who value convenience, personalization, flexibility, and seamless technology alongside traditional …
Health and Wellness
Jackson Health recognized for helping staff quit smoking
PHOTOS COURTESY OF HIT CONSULTANT MIAMI – Most people agree that trying to quit the cigarette habit is a very difficult endeavor. It helps if …
Why Washington is one of worst places to be black, pregnant
By THERESA VARGAS The Washington Post WASHINGTON – A gray-walled nursery in a Maryland home is crowded with cards, Mylar balloons and toys marking milestones …
Business
CVS Photo website credit card info possibly stolen in breach
By BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ CVS’ online photo service remained shut down Friday, a day after the company acknowledged that …
Google shareholders revel in record 1-day windfall of $65.1B
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE and MARLEY JAY AP Business Writers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Google’s stock roared out of a long slumber Friday to produce the …
Blue Bell: $125M investment necessary to remain operational
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) _ Blue Bell’s chief executive has told shareholders that Texas billionaire Sid Bass will lend the company up to $125 million and …
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 …
