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
Tampa cancer hospital opens teen lounge for patients
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ A Tampa cancer hospital is opening a teen lounge to encourage patients to meet and hang out during treatment. Moffitt Cancer …
EPA says Ohio incinerator released dangerous toxins into air
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (AP) _ The Environmental Protection Agency says a hazardous-waste incinerator in eastern Ohio released dangerous toxins into the air over the past …
Business
Getting more loans into the hands of the underserved
As Regional Administrator for Region IV of the U.S. Small Business Administration it’s my job, and the job of the agency, to try to help …
Black Wall Street: Early black accomplishments
After writing three works of fiction, anchored in contemporary themes, it was time to for me to write a novel that placed great emphasis on …
Camp produces future bankers
A record 45 incoming seniors from Miami-Dade public schools have graduated from this year’s Future Bankers’ Camp. The innovative four-week camp, which ended June 27 …
Education
Plan to rate teacher training raises concerns
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A U.S. Department of Education plan to use student test scores to rate colleges and universities for their teacher training is drawing fire …
WVU Press publishes book about Mother’s Day founder
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Press has published a book about the founder of Mother’s Day. The book is titled “Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and …
Alabama, Auburn graduates partner in business venture
By PATRICK RUPINSKI TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama and Auburn might be gridiron rivals, but in the business world, it’s a different story. Graduates of the two …