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
Vaccine skeptics try star power; moms encourage vaccines
By MICHAEL BIESECKER RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ North Carolina officials are warning more residents who live near Duke Energy’s coal ash pits that it’s not …
Hawaii Legislature passes health exchange funding bill
HONOLULU (AP) _ The Hawaii Legislature has approved a bill that would give more money to the state’s financially troubled health exchange. Both chambers passed …
Education
FAMU trims list of candidates for president
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – After spending nearly a year-and-a-half without a permanent leader, Florida A&M University is on a fast track to find a new …
Urban schools show faster improvement than rest of U.S.
WASHINGTON – Public school students in the nation’s largest cities are improving their performance in reading and math faster than their counterparts in suburban and …
HBCUs play vital higher education role but struggle financially
ATLANTA – When President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, his visit put the spotlight on the broader community of historically black …