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
Fla. teachers remain nation’s worst paid
Staff Report TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Despite Gov. DeSantis’ claims about educator salaries, Florida continues to rank 48th in the nation for average teacher pay, according …
H.O.T. Challenge: 30 years supporting Black hospitality professionals
Staff Report MIAMI, Fla. – For more than 30 years, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has organized the Hospitality Open Tournament, better …
Business
Jobless Floridians push governor to extend jobless benefits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – For more than a year, Jim Ricer, an out-of-work caterer, has gotten extensions on the mortgage payments for his home in …
Amazon opens four new delivery stations to serve South Florida
Staff Report Amazon has announced four new delivery stations in South Florida. The new delivery stations will power the last mile of Amazon’s order process …
Alternative bidders emerge for newspaper chain Tribune
A group of alternative bidders is emerging for newspaper chain Tribune Publishing, which had agreed to a $630 million acquisition by hedge fund Alden Global …
Technology
In Tech: Comcast games, Microsoft music, HBO online
Comcast is adding another hook to try to keep customers in front of the TV: video games in its set-top boxes. The country’s largest cable …
In a social media society, who has the rights to your face?
By RICH LORD Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Facebook’s handling of your headshot is now the subject of class action lawsuits that pose the question: …
Education
Black college loses lawsuit to preserve accreditation
PHOTO COURTESY OF PCNAA1.ORG AUGUSTA, Ga. – A historically black college in Georgia has lost a lawsuit seeking to preserve its regional accreditation. A federal …
National Association of Black Journalists visit Florida Memorial University
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY Miami Gardens, Fla. – A top team of leaders from NABJ visited FMU this week, to meet with Interim …
Florida Memorial Finance junior selected for prestigious summit
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – When she arrived at Florida Memorial University from Caracas, Venezuela, Yulianna Charris spoke no English and knew no one. Now a …
Sports
Super Bowl stadium preparation is on track
Stadium PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Super Bowl 52 will be played comfortably under the translucent U.S. Bank Stadium roof …
Today’s best wonder what it was like to face Tiger
Tiger Woods PHOTO COURTESY OF PRINX MAURICE By DOUG FERGUSON HONOLULU (AP) — The question was as much rhetorical as it was cynical. Matt Kuchar …
Embrace the Bold North in Minneapolis for Super Bowl
The new stadium in downtown Minneapolis PHOTO COURTESY OF TWINCITIES.COM By AMY FORLITI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super …
