Saks Global Company winds down majority of off-price operations
NEW YORK – Saks Global Enterprises LLC a leading luxury retail company, today announced strategic actions to wind down the majority of its off-price operations, …
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Governor Candidate James Fishback Vows to Prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirators
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Clintons wil testify to avoid House’s threat of contempt in Jeffrey Epstein probe
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Museum of Graffiti Opens Studios in Wynwood
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68th GRAMMY: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
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Democrats Should Lead by Example on Gerrymandering
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Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center Hosts Village Talk
MIAMI – On the heels of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary, and during the national observance leading up …
Health and Wellness
HIV funding at stake in Trump’s proposed fiscal budget cuts
Blacks and Hispanics are particularly affected by HIV, making up more than half (70 percent) of estimated new HIV infections in 2023. STOCK PHOTO By …
S. African cooks provide soup to fight hunger on Mandela Day
Johannesburg(AP) — Dozens of South African chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students joined forces Friday in Johannesburg to make 67,000 liters (17,700 gallons) of …
Business
Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes, business plans for a post-DEI era
Camille Bell, CEO and co-founder of Pound Cake PHOTO COURTESY OF POUNDCAKE.COM New York (AP) — The co-founders of a company that makes lip products …
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK New York (AP) — 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and its co-founder and CEO has resigned as the …
Contentious Florida bill exempts minimum wage for apprenticeships
By David L. Snelling Miami – Florida employees can waive their right to receive less than minimum wage if they agree to enter job-based learning …
Technology
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to …
Hackers’ new target: Video conferencing with Zoom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ceri Weber had just begun to defend her dissertation when the chaos began: Echoes and voices interrupted her. Someone parroted her words. …
Education
FMU, South Florida’s historic Black university in transition
Miami Gardens, Fla. – Florida Memorial University President Dr. Jaffus Hardrick resigned over unspecified health issues, the college’s Board of Trustees announced. His resignation was …
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to host its 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa during June 27 – July 2
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is proud to announce that it will host its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida, from …
College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
Maryam Alwan figured the worst was over after New York City police in riot gear arrested her and other protesters on the Columbia University campus, …
Sports
Women’s bball future bright, but world is closing talent gap
L.A. HOMECOURT 2028: But no longer an Olympic slam dunk as rest of world is catching up to USA. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/USABASKETBALL Paris (AP) …
FIU swimmer fulfilling Olympic dream
OUMY DIOP: Grenoble, France’s hometown girl’s childhood goal is in sight as the Florida International University sophomore competes at 2024 Summer Olympics. “It’s a big …
Dawn Staley, South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling, repeat as champions
DAWN STALEY: "She is winning the hearts, souls and minds of the next generation of powerful, exceptional leaders.” With most of the team – minus …
