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
The event
May 5, 1985: It was a bright sunny Sunday morning, Mother’s Day in fact. I had been waiting my entire life for this moment, even …
Grand Canyon park rangers talk suicidal man away from rim
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) _ Authorities say rangers at Grand Canyon National Park were able to talk an Ohio man believed to be …
Business
White House wants Hill Democrats to fight on taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The White House is urging congressional Democrats to engage Republicans in a fight over taxes, pressing them to go on the offensive …
Health care, taxes top issues for small business
NEW YORK (AP) — Dan Danner never expected to end up in the middle of the health care debate. Or, for that matter, in politics. …
Dimon survives votes on pay, chairmanship
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ The CEO of JPMorgan Chase survived a shareholder push Tuesday to strip him of the title of chairman of the board, …
Education
Schools respond to community pressure
By MARGARITA SWEETINGSpecial to South Florida TimesMiami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised the implementation of what he called “policies, procedures, and practices,” that …
PHILADELPHIA TEACHERS IRATE AFTER LOSING CONTRACT
BY MARYCLAIRE DALE, PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia teachers vowed to fight a sudden move by the district Monday that cancels their union contract and forces them to …
Lauderhill’s MLK Jr. adopts Montessori philosophy
LAUDERHILL — For the past two school years, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Lauderhill has earned an “F” grade, according to …