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
WHO: Cholera kills 30 Burundi refugees in Tanzanian camp
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) _ A cholera outbreak has killed at least 30 people in a Tanzanian refugee camp for Burundians, a World …
Not just Denver: VA problems in Florida, Louisiana, Nevada
DENVER (AP) _ The $1 billion cost overrun at the Denver veterans hospital is the VA’s worst construction problem, but the department also had difficulties …
Business
Social Security will start mailing benefit statements this September
By JASON ALDERMAN Call it a paperless experiment that didn’t quite pan out. In 2011, a budget-strapped Social Security Administration (SSA) stopped mailing annual benefit …
FUNdraising Good Times: Have you taken the Ice bucket challenge?
NOTE: Since this column was written, ALS Association said, as of Aug. 29, it has topped $100 million in donations from 3 million people all …
Dwayne Randolph new Delray Beach Library board member
A construction company owner is the latest member to join the Delray Beach Public Library’s board of directors, President Nancy Dockerty announced. Dwayne Randolph, co-owner, …
Education
Florida Assessment tests, recommended reduced
By Alexis Gary The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after …
Wesleyan says 12 treated after taking drug ‘Molly’ on campus
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Wesleyan University’s president says 10 students and two visitors to the school received medical treatment after taking a version of the party drug …
New Mexico Senate approves Hanna Skandera as education boss
By VIK JOLLY SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Senate on Monday confirmed Hanna Skandera as education secretary _ four years after she took the …