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
Patients need doctors who look like them, to treat them
STOCK PHOTO DETROIT (AP) – Dr. Starling Tolliver knew she wanted to become a doctor. Yet, as a Black girl growing up in Akron, Ohio, …
Prostate cancer screening saves lives, especially among Black men
Prostate cancer screening saves lives, especially among Black men STOCK PHOTO ATLANTA, GA – Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among …
Business
US, corporations ban all Russian oil, energy imports
Associated Press Washington (AP) — Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for …
FAMU alumni, students, staff converge on Fla. legislature for university’s day at the Capitol
Tallahassee Fla. Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., led students, administrators, staff, faculty, and alumni in an all-handson-deck push to promote the University’s …
Avoid the risks of having multiple buy now, pay later loans
“Buy now, pay later” promises simple payment plans that can make financing your next purchase easy and affordable. These plans typically divide your total purchase …
Technology
Could Twitter stop the next terrorist attack?
By ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) _ Social media giants including Twitter, Yahoo, Facebook and Google are pushing back against Senate legislation that would require them …
Trade deals wipes out tariffs on more than 200 tech products
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Reporter WASHINGTON (AP) _ Dozens of countries have agreed to abolish duties on more than 200 technology products _ from …
Education
‘The Real’ rocks students at Florida A&M University
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The nationally syndicated talk show “The Real” visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) recently for a lively show via …
FMU appoints Adrienne Cooper as provost and executive vice
PHOTO COURTESY OF FMU FORMER WILDCAT: Adrienne Cooper formerly was associate provost at BethuneCookman University. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida Memorial University’s Board of Trustees …
FAMU law students saluted for pro bono volunteer work
PHOTO COURTESY OF FMU ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) College of Law students were recently rec ognized by the Ninth …
Sports
THE LATEST: WAKE FOREST PLACES ACCUSED COACH ON LEAVE
NEW YORK (AP) — Wake Forest University says it has placed assistant basketball coach Jamill Jones on leave after police say he threw a punch …
HALL OF FAMER JIM BROWN SAYS HE’D NEVER KNEEL DURING ANTHEM
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown has spent much of his post-NFL career fighting for social justice and change. However, the Hall of Fame running back …
Tiger Woods takes ice bath, prepares for final major of year
PHOTOS COURTESY OF .LALALAY.COM AND GOLFMAGIC ST. LOUIS (AP) – Tiger Woods at times looks similar to the guy who won the PGA Championship four …
