How good is ‘Wicked’? It could sweep another million awards
“I’ve heard it said. That people come into our lives for a reason …” That poet lyric is from the song “For Good,” arguably the …
EMPOWERING WOMEN
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Health and Wellness
Face The Fight highlights growing impact on veteran suicide
The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health …
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy study says
The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health …
Business
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 …
Small Business Administration to relocate 6 offices in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’
PHOTO COURTESY OF MILITARY.COM New York (AP) — The Small Business Administration said it will relocate six of its regional offices in so-called “sanctuary cities,” …
AI made its way to vineyards and is helping to efficiently make wine
Agrology arbiter system PHOTO COURTESY OF PHYS.ORG Los Angeles (AP) — When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an …
Technology
COVID-19 related phone scams and phishing attacks increasing
ATLANTA, GA (Black PR Wire) – The CDC has become aware that members of the general public are receiving calls appearing to originate from CDC …
Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading
With so much of the U.S. workforce – and their families – now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, …
Education
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, …
Investigation finds no bullying before suicide of top historically Black Missouri college leader
Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey PHOTO COURTESY OF .HBCULEGGINGS.COM Columbia, Mo. (AP) — The president of a historically Black Missouri university has been reinstated after an independent …
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 …
