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
Study examines reluctance of Black patients to get defibrillators
DURHAM, N.C. – Black patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest have historically been less likely to receive potentially life-saving implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) than …
Officials: Tests reveal no sign of contamination in Philadelphia water
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia water officials say they are monitoring water quality closely and have seen no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into …
Business
Racial wealth gap impedes Black business ownership
Louisville, Ky. (AP) – It wasn’t easy for Nichelle Thurston to save $20,000. She was working as a front desk clerk at the Louisville Water …
Beyonce assisted a Black-owned Miami hotel during pandemic
Miami (AP) – Jamila Ross and Akino West knew they would need a little luck if they were going to keep their Overtown hotel afloat …
U.S. bankruptcy court approves sales of J.C. Penney
NEW YORK (AP) – J.C. Penney is on course to emerge from bankruptcy by Thanksgiving, after a U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of the …
Technology
Manchester converts streetlights to energy-efficient system
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ A project to install more than 9,000 energy efficient LED streetlights in New Hampshire’s largest city has reached the halfway point …
Study shows large increase in Tennessee’s vehicle exports
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A new study shows that motor vehicle exports from Tennessee have more than doubled since 2000. According to the Knoxville News …
Education
Pembroke Lakes Elementary named a Microsoft Showcase School
PHOTO COURTESY OF BCPS MICROSOFT SHOWCASE: Pembroke Lakes Elementary has been named a 2018/19 Microsoft Showcase School. PEMBROKES PINES, Fla. – Congratulations are in order …
Board unanimously approves putting ‘In God We Trust’ on schools
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) – The Cullman County school system voted Thursday to put “In God We Trust” on school buildings. The Cullman Times reports that …
Education Foundation honoring six at Hall of Fame breakfast
PHOTOS COURTES ES TION FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As it celebrates its 35th year of aligning with Broward County Public Schools to encourage educational excellence, …
Sports
Eagles boost run game, get Miami’s Jay Ajayi for draft pick
Eagles trade draft pick for Jay Ajayi PHOTO COURTESY OF BLEEDING GREEN NATION By ROB MAADDI PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The NFL-leading Eagles bolstered their running …
Tirico looks toward Olympics while also on football duty
Mike Tirico PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM By BARRY WILNER NEW YORK (AP) – Mike Tirico will fill the 100 days before the Pyeongchang Games with …
Female student golf player denied trophy in boys’ tournament
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Associated Press UXBRIDGE, Mass. – A female high school student who had the best score at a boys’ golf tournament in …
