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
Filmmaker Jean emerging at 38th Miami Film Festival
MIAMI, Fla. (Black PR Wire) – Emerging Miami filmmaker Edson Jean will premiere his debut narrative feature, “Ludi,” at the 38th annual Miami Film Festival …
Repeal of Virginia’s death penalty headed to governor’s desk
Richmond, Va. (AP) _ State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a …
Business
Why online banking makes financial cents
Statepoint Driven by lower banking fees, better interest rates on savings accounts, round-the-clock convenience and mobile phone usage, more consumers than ever are doing their …
The recipe for building wealth hasn’t changed
By LIZ WESTON Building wealth has gotten harder for most people in recent years. But the habits that can make you rich haven’t changed. It …
Cheap gas and retirement the good, the bad
Joseph Webb If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably left the gas station in high spirits recently. Over the last 12 months, the bench- marks …
Technology
Review: Small life enhancements come with Apple Watch
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple Watch isn’t so much a lifestyle revolution as it is a collection of small …
Study: Top tech firms bypassing Asian workers for exec jobs
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Google, Yahoo and other major technology companies are far more inclined to hire Asians as …
Education
Union: Bonus program discriminates against some teachers
TALLAHASSEE – The union that represents Florida’s classroom teachers on Monday filed a complaint with state and federal agencies that contends a new bonus program …
Leonard, who created Harvard affirmative-action policy, dies
WASHINGTON – Walter Leonard, an attorney and university administrator who designed an admissions process at Harvard University that led to more minority students being admitted, …
Graduation disparity rises slightly for bowl teams
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO – A study released Monday of this year’s bowl-bound schools shows the overall academic success of players is the same as …
Sports
1 more pass: Favre’s busy weekend ends with charity game
By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ Brett Favre can still zip a pass into tight spaces. Now if his receivers …
Japan to start from scratch on Tokyo Olympic stadium plan
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) _ Japan scrapped the design of the Olympic stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Games because of soaring costs Friday and …
Amelie Mauresmo inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
By KEN POWTAK NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) _ Amelie Mauresmo is slated to experience two very memorable moments in just a few short weeks. She was …
