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
Stressful Chauvin’s trial taxing Black viewers’ mental health
For some it’s too much to watch. Others just can’t turn away. The televised trial of Derek Chauvin, the former white police officer charged in …
Nursing students gain valuable experience at vaccination sites
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. –While some students spent spring break at the beach or relaxing at home, a group of dedicated nursing students volunteered their time …
Business
Florida agriculture industry can’t shake citrus fall, land loss
By ALLI KNOTHE and JEFF HARRINGTON Tampa Bay Times DADE CITY, Fla. (AP) – Painted scenes of lush, rolling hills with cattle, orange groves and …
Last Minute Holiday Gift Tips
StatePoint Everyone needs to find great holiday gifts in a pinch from time to time. But just because you’re shopping last minute doesn’t mean these …
Get used to it: Economists see “new normal” of slow growth
The Associated Press Americans should get used to a “new normal” of slow economic growth, business economists say. The median estimate from economists surveyed by …
Technology
Long-delayed nuclear plant in Tennessee nears completion
By RAY HENRY SPRING CITY, Tenn. (AP) _ Tom Wallace started working at the Watts Bar nuclear plant as a young man in 1979, hoping …
Program gathers aerial photography from around Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ A Michigan program in collaboration with local partners and four universities is entering a third year of gathering high-quality aerial photography …
Education
How Classrooms are Changing to Better Teach ‘STEAM’ Subjects
StatePoint The U.S. may be short as many as three million high-skilled workers by 2018, according to National Math + Science Initiative predictions. In response, …
Tips to Prevent Bullying
StatePoint Bullying is still prevalent in American schools and communities. Indeed, 91 percent of students and educators in a recent study agree it’s a problem. …
Most US Syrians arrivals are kids, now enrolling in school
By CHRISTINE ARMARIO Associated Press EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) – U.S. State Department figures show nearly 80 percent of the more than 11,000 Syrian refugees …
Sports
Nelson facing ‘ultimatum’: NFL career or life’s mission?
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Nelson is unexpectedly facing a difficult decision. The NFL wide receiver, who’s currently …
Bucs’ C.J. Wilson placed on reserve/retired list
Jul 24 2015, 16:43 Eastern Time Editors Note APNewsNow. Will be updated. By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa Bay Buccaneers …
QB Freeman released by Dolphins before training camp begins
MIAMI (AP) _ Quarterback Josh Freeman’s bid to jump-start his career with the Miami Dolphins has ended even before training camp. Freeman was released Friday …
