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
Black films take center stage at 2023 Sundance Festival
Black life was on full view at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Legendary figures were given their due. Family dramas were showcased. Movies from the …
Nuclear strike chief seeks cancer review of missile crews
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top Air Force general in charge of the nation’s air- and ground-launched nuclear missiles has requested an official investigation into the …
Business
FUNdraising Good Times: If its August, its Black Philanthropy Month
Black people are often portrayed as recipients of philanthropy. August turns things around, reminding the world that people of African descent are busy giving and …
Throw hot dogs on grill – but don’t forget bananas
In this pandemic summer, who doesn’t want to eat and cook outdoors? And if you’re firing up the grill, don’t forget dessert. I am bananas …
AP capitalizing Black, not white
New York (AP) – After changing its usage rules last month to capitalize the word “Black” when used in the context of race and culture, …
Technology
Strong sales, but high abandonment for fitness trackers
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Deepak Jayasimha’s fitness tracker is now with his father-in-law in India, where it sits unused. …
Bad day for geeks: Tech disruptions plague United, NYSE, WSJ
By JONATHAN FAHEY AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ It was a rough day for tech: The nation’s biggest airline, its oldest stock exchange, …
Education
Two FMU grads among Legacy’s ‘2018 Top Black Educators’
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY FMU Interim President Jaffus Hardrick celebrates the recent recognition of FMU alumna Stephanie Pierre (center) and Latoya Porter (right) …
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS NASA MATHEMATICIAN
PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST VIRGINIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia State University has honored NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson with a bronze statue …
Edrick Rhodes wins prestigious arts award
PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Edrick Rhodes comes from a family of musicians. His father was a band director for 31 …
Sports
Augusta National sues to stop auction of green jackets
Sergio Garcia, of Spain, celebrates at the green jacket ceremony after the Masters golf tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALL ON GEORGIA GLYNN COUNTY By KATE …
As Bolt exits, where does he rank among GOATs?
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Columnist Usain Bolt’s legacy is secure. But is he the greatest Olympian of them all? That’s …
Bolt says no chance of loss or comeback in farewell worlds
Usain Bolt PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM BY EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer LONDON (AP) — An encore for Usain Bolt? Unthinkable. A loss in his …
