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
United Faculty of Florida stands up for UF professors’ and all Floridians’ First Amendment Rights
Editor’s note: On Wednesday the University of Florida altered its position and withdrew its objection to the trial testimony of the professors. The University of …
Vegan sauce redefines pesto
All pestos are not created equal. For many Americans, the term brings to mind some version of pesto Genovese, with its copious basil, cheese and …
Business
Teach Your Children about Money this Financial Literacy Month
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) liderina – Fotolia.com StatePoint April is Financial Literacy Month, an ideal time to think about the lessons your children are learning about …
Sale of Frederick Douglass items at NYC auction top $150,000
Frederick Douglass PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) – Items pertaining to abolitionist Frederick Douglass have sold for more $150,000 at a recent auction …
Amazon tests grocery pickup – delivery service in Seattle
AmazonFresh becomes a prime benefit in select California markets. PHOTO COURTESY OF TECHCRUNCH By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is …
Technology
Acxiom selling IT operations to 2 private-equity firms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Little Rock-based Acxiom Corp. said it is selling its information-technology infrastructure management operations to two private-equity firms in a potential …
Paralyzed man uses his thoughts to control a robotic arm
By ALICIA CHANG AP Science Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A man paralyzed by gunshot more than a decade ago can shake hands, drink beer …
Education
Study explores link between college debt, ‘boomerang’ effect
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – While both college debt and the “boomerang” phenomenon are growing, a new study casts doubt on …
Ocala high school students soar with aeronautics program
By JOE CALLAHAN The Daytona Beach News-Journal OCALA, Fla. (AP) – Alexandra Sexton had always dreamed of becoming a pediatric oncologist. But all that changed …
Great Books to Enhance Learning at Home
StatePoint Want to get kids excited about learning? While teachers have the classroom covered, parents and caregivers can encourage kids to learn at home by …
Sports
Jets’ Marshall declares Revis best NFL cornerback _ ever
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ Brandon Marshall has seen enough of Darrelle Revis to declare him the best …
Rams receiver Brian Quick back after breaking collarbone
By JOE HARRIS ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Just when he was starting to fully appreciate football, St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brian Quick almost had …
Tannehill feels “safe” behind Dolphins’ O-line
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill says he feels “safe” behind his offensive line. His head coach, Joe Philbin, worries, even this …
