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
New York environmentalists push bans on microbeads,toxic child products
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Environmental groups in New York say their top legislative priorities this year would restrict sales of shampoo, toothpaste and other grooming …
Lawmakers visiting UMaine Augusta for aging forum
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ A forum at the University of Maine at Augusta will focus on the challenges facing the state’s growing elderly population. The …
Education
FAMU hazing death shadows rich college band tradition
Associated Press ATLANTA — Four Florida A&M University students were expelled for their role in what is believed to be a hazing death of a …
FAMU delays start of anti-hazing review
TALLAHASSEE — Bowing to a request from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the state’s top black university postponed the start of a review …
Suspected hazing death brings FAMU under scrutiny
The state’s pre-eminent historically black university has come under a cloud in the suspected hazing death of a member of its famed marching band.