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
What you need to know about the new Texas abortion law
Austin, Texas (AP) – The Supreme Court allowing a new Texas law that bans most abortions is the biggest curb to the constitutional right to …
Discover Atlanta’s emerging Black cuisine and city sights
Atlanta, Ga. – Explore Atlanta, Ga., arguably the capital of the New South, and you’ll be embraced by a multicultural city led by a Black …
Business
Snap stock to debut Thursday after better-than-expected IPO
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) – The company behind the popular messaging app Snapchat is expected to start …
Uber to investigate sexual harassment claim by engineer
BY DANICA KIRKA AND DAVID KOENIG Associated Press LONDON — Uber’s chief executive ordered an investigation Monday into a sexual-harassment claim made by a female …
Macy’s profit falls nearly 13 percent as sales drop
BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK — Macy’s, the nation’s largest department store chain, says its earnings for the quarter that includes the …
Technology
Safety technology might have prevented deadly Amtrak crash
By JOAN LOWY WASHINGTON (AP) _ The deadly Amtrak derailment near Philadelphia appears to be yet another accident that didn’t have to happen. It could …
Dalton police create safe zone for online sales
DALTON, Ga. (AP) _ Dalton police have created a safe zone for people to complete online sales. The Times Free-Press (http://bit.ly/1RUMGYI ) reports the public …
Education
Books for Everyone on Your List this Holiday Season
StatePoint No matter who is on your list this holiday season, great books make for great gifts. Here are five titles to consider giving knowledge-seekers …
Research focuses on keeping needles on Christmas trees
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – When Lilian Matallana checks for the freshness of a Fraser fir, she rubs the branches just …
PAVE program helps vets adjust to college
By KATIE LANGFORD The Daily Sentinel GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) – For Colorado Mesa University student Cody Kem, the most challenging part of going to …
Sports
NBA’s current, former stars put on show in Africa exhibition
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer JOHANNESBURG (AP) _ The NBA put on a show in its first exhibition game in Africa on Saturday _ …
Dolphins’ Branden Albert show progress after knee surgery
By STEVE GORTEN DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Pro Bowl left tackle Branden Albert of the Miami Dolphins is showing progress in his return from major …
Mavericks sign 1st-round pick Justin Anderson
DALLAS (AP) _ The Dallas Mavericks signed first-round draft pick Justin Anderson on Saturday. The deal under the rookie wage scale guarantees the former Virginia …
