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
Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida’s first-inthe-nation plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought …
Compensation proposed for those sickened by US nuclear weapons testing
Explosions as part of a demonstration at Nellis Air Force Base. STOCK PHOTO ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and 13 …
Business
It’s Financial Wellness Month
(Black PR Wire) – January is associated with new beginnings. During this time of the year, people set their New Year’s resolutions: eat healthier, go …
Supportive fans give millions to Hamlin’s toy drive for kids
Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, …
Walker, Kemp campaign in Georgia together for the first time
SMYRNA, Ga. (AP) – Fresh off his commanding reelection, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Saturday played the role of dutiful Republican soldier as he campaigned …
Technology
AT&T, as new owner of DirecTV, offers TV-wireless discount
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ AT&T customers will save $10 a month and get a single bill for their TV …
Cadence celebrates 30 years of specialty blade making
By LAURA PETERS The News Leader STAUNTON, Va. (AP) _ Alan Connor doesn’t want to take credit for saving people’s lives, but his company, Cadence, …
Education
Back to school drive supports students and teachers
PHOTO COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN PHOTO FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It takes just a few pink erasers, crayons, glue sticks, composition books, colored pencils, folders, paper, …
From interns to first-gen university students
PHOTO COURTESY OF PROPEL BOCA RATON, Fla. – Fulfilling its mission of helping disadvantaged youth achieve academic success, PROPEL (People Reaching Out to Provide Education …
High School graduation rates reveals improvement, but slowing
By MATTHEW ATWELL WASHINGTON — The national high school graduation rate reached an alltime high of 84.6 percent in 2017, up from 79 percent in …
Sports
New boss: GM Chris Grier takes charge after Dolphins fire Gase
PHOTOS COURTESY OFLAST WORD ON PRO FOOTBALL AND LOCKED ON DOLPHINS MIAMI, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ coaching carousel is spinning again. Adam Gase was …
African crested porcupine ‘Pierce’ predicted Orange Bowl
PHOTO ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE AND THE WINNER IS: “Pierce,” the African Crested Porcupine predicted the winner of the December 29 College Football Playoff Semifinal at …
Miami Dolphins in Walk of Fame
PHOTO BY ALAN LUBY FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES Last Sunday wasn’t just a good day for the Miami Dolphins because they beat the Buffalo Bills …
