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
Professor builds community through dance, African pride
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – There are many peaceful ways to get your message across in protest: Marches, sit-ins, taking a knee. Tamara Williams, an assistant …
New to plant parenting? Here’s what you need to know
(StatePoint) – Plant parenthood among Millennials and Gen Z has been on the rise in recent years, and time spent at home throughout the pandemic …
Business
GM to add or keep 7,000 US jobs, make $1B factory investment
BY TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — General Motors plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. factories and add thousands of new white-collar …
Airlines increase on-time arrivals and reduce canceled flights
BY DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer The chances that your flight will be on time and won’t get canceled appear to be looking up. The …
Gun industry, suicide prevention foundation forge unlikely alliance
BY LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press LAS VEGAS — It’s a difficult topic to discuss, fraught with politics and social stigma, and an even tougher …
Technology
Samsung announces new push into Internet-connected gadgets
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Samsung wants to sell the digital brains that will go into billions of “smart” home …
Facebook pushes to improve benefits, pay for contractors
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Facebook is pushing for higher pay and improved benefits for the janitors, cooks and other …
Education
University of Florida assistant professor wins top literary prize
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A University of Florida assistant professor of history has received one of the United States’ top literary prizes. The …
‘We’re not going anywhere’: Millennials march against Trump
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) – Students left high school classrooms by the thousands, carrying their signs and their chanting voices into …
Virginia Tech president wants to double minority enrollments
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands is calling on the university to double its enrollment of underrepresented minority groups over the next …
Sports
Miami Dolphins Capsule
MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-8) OPEN CAMP: July 30, Davie, Florida. LAST YEAR: Dolphins finished at or near .500 for third consecutive year under coach Joe Philbin, …
Tom Brady: ‘I did nothing wrong’ in Deflategate
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ Embattled New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is defending himself in the deflated footballs scandal. Brady says in a 507-word Facebook …
Chiefs’ Berry to practice 8 months after cancer diagnosis
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) _ Eight months after getting the stunning news that he had cancer, Chiefs Pro Bowl …
