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
NC conservation groups show cautionary films on fracking
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ Environmental advocacy groups are touring North Carolina with a series of short cautionary films about hydraulic fracturing drilling. The groups are …
Dentist accused of running ‘house of horrors’ agrees to quit
By JASON DEAREN ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) _ A Florida children’s dentist accused of running a “house of horrors” that included performing surgical procedures without …
Business
4 Hobbies That Could Downgrade Your Credit Score
If you’re not careful, your favorite diversion could hurt your credit score. Below are four popular pastimes that could put your score in jeopardy if you …
Grant will bolster child abuse prevention effort
TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s child welfare agency has received a $200,000 grant to bolster child abuse prevention programs. The Department of Children and Families …
First black CEO at J.C. Penney’s
NEW YORK — Marvin Ellison the newly taped CEO of J.C. Penney’s is the first black to receive the top job in the company’s 112-year …
Education
City University of NY refunds tuition to some immigrants
CLAUDIA TORRENS NEW YORK — City University of New York is returning thousands of dollars to about 150 immigrant students who live illegally in the U.S. …
Nickelodeon debuts mobile service Noggin for the pre-K set
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is creating brand-new content and resurrecting old shows for a mobile subscription service aimed at preschoolers. The $6-a-month service …
Florida A&M to receive performance funding
By Alexis Gary Governor Rick Scott is proposing $460 million for performance funding for all state universities and colleges, which includes Florida A&M University in …