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
Second Alzheimer’s drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with brain swelling, bleeding risks
WASHINGTON (AP) – Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and …
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black and poorer U.S. communities
DETROIT (AP) – Smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouded broad swaths of the U. S. from Minnesota to New York and Kentucky on Wednesday, prompting …
Business
Black lawmakers blast plans for monument to Justice Thomas
Atlanta (AP) – Georgia’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Monday to erect a monument to conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas after heated …
No-cost support for small business owners
Broward/Palm Beach, Fla. – The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in Florida State University’s College of Business is accepting applications for its Fall 2022 …
Oil and natural gas industry creating job opportunities for people of color and women
Washington D.C. – Amanda Eversole spent 13 years at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and …
Technology
Time will tell if Apple Watch catches on, as Apple fans wait
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ For all those who hailed the iPhone as the “Jesus Phone” in 2007, the Apple …
Strong iPhone sales; Apple stock down with few Watch details
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple’s latest financial report shows iPhone sales are still surging, driven partly by growth in …
Education
Teacher ban on ‘Large Afros’ at school concert criticized
CINCINNATI (AP) – A middle-school music teacher has hit a sour note with a letter warning students against having “Mohawks, Large Afros, or any other …
48 arrested at Yale protest over fossil fuel investments
PHOTO COURTESY OF WORLD ATLAS NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – Yale University police have arrested 48 people who were protesting the Ivy League school’s investments …
17-year-old Bass finishes PBSC honors diploma in high school
PHOTO COURTESY OF PBSC WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Ahria Bass didn’t just get a head start on her college education while in high school, …
Sports
New NFL policy addresses National Anthem protests
PHOTO COURTESY OF RED LETTER CHRISTIANS By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA – NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm …
Dillard basketball coach receives prestigious Gatorade honor
WINNING COACH: Marcia Pinder of Dillard High School PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOOPNEST.COM Staff Report FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Local basketball coaching legend Marcia Pinder of …
Tiger Woods on Players rally: This weekend was more like it
REAL PLAYER: Tiger Woods shot a 65 marking his lowest score ever at the Players Championship match. PHOTO COURTESY OF PGA.COM By MARK LONG AP …
