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
Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry in favor of peace
Pope Francis PHOTO COURTESY OF BIOGRAPHY.COM ROME (AP) – Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its "instruments of death" that fuel wars …
FDA finds ‘extremely high’ lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant
STOCK PHOTO U.S. food inspectors found "extremely high" levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the …
Business
Brooklyn Nets owners launch program for minority-led startups
New York (AP) – Clara Wu Tsai, co owner of the Brooklyn Nets, launched the largest business accelerator for minority founders of early-stage startups on …
$800K in grants go to 14 local small businesses
Miami, Fla. – Miami-Dade County along with partners Bank of America and StartUp FIU Local have announced $800,000 in grants to 14 Miami-Dade small businesses …
DC real estate firms to pay $10M for housing discrimination
Washington (AP) A trio of real estate companies will pay $10 million for illegally discriminating against renters using government housing vouchers in the nation’s capital, …
Technology
Dodge Chargers recalled; door slam can make air bags inflate
DETROIT (AP) _ Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 322,000 sedans worldwide because side air bags can inflate if doors are slammed too hard. The …
NY village makes ransom payments to keep computers running
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York auditors say an upstate village made ransom payments of $300 and $500 last year to keep …
Education
BCPS PARTNERS WITH JERSEY COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER NURSELIFE EXPLORATION CAMP
As part of efforts to develop a pipeline of future nurses, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Coordinated Student Health Services, in partnership with Jersey College …
FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells
Staff Report hot plastic, we can extrude materials that are similar or present in the human body.” A United Kingdom scientist created the cornea technology, …
School supplies sought for 1,000 special needs children
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CDTC FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Back to School time is stressful for any parent. The season means an extra layer of stress …
Sports
Boston throws a party for World Series-winning Red Sox
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GRUELING TRUTH BOSTON (AP) – Confetti cannons boomed and huge crowds of fans accustomed to the success of their beloved sports …
Mistakes, punches, quitting: A difficult year for Seminoles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State has suffered many self-inflicted wounds during Willie Taggart’s first year coaching the Seminoles, including pre-snap penalties, missed assignments and …
Dolphins’ Tannehill ruled out of Sunday’s game against Jets
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, …
