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
Veguary: Afro-Vegan Society celebrating Black traditions
BALTIMORE, Md. (Black PR Wire) – The Afro-Vegan Society (AVS) is marking Black History Month with Veguary, a series of free programs highlighting the contributions …
Can Fla. match Ga.?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – That new political energy pulsating across the nation – from the Pacific Northwest to Georgia – and perpetually in Washington. D.C. – …
Business
Uber scores legal victory in Puerto Rico, no taxi regulations
By Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A judge in Puerto Rico has ruled that ride-booking company Uber cannot be regulated like taxi services …
Wal-Mart buying online retailer newcomer Jet.com
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK – Wal-Mart is buying fast growing online retailer Jet.com for $3 billion in cash plus $300 million …
UK credit rating slashed, Cameron insists economy is robust
PHOTO COURTESY OF WRAL.COM By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON – Prime Minister David Cameron insisted Monday that Britain’s shock vote to …
Technology
General Motors will invest $174 million in Kansas plant
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ General Motors will invest $174 million in its Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, to pay for new equipment and …
Shore students hope to speed up turtle protection bill
By WAYNE PARRY TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Students from a Jersey shore environmental science school helped get lawmakers to speed up action on a turtle …
Education
Supreme Court revisits Texas affirmative action in new case
WASHINGTON (AP) – Basketball coaches, leading military officers and many of the country’s biggest businesses agree that the Supreme Court should preserve the use of …
Teacher suspended over “whites only” sign
ELKHART, Ind. – A northern Indiana teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave after telling students to place “whites only” and “blacks only” signs …
Miami Beach Police Shooting
A Miami Beach police officer shot and killed a suspected bank robber on Saturday, December 5th. The FBI said a man entered a Bank of …
Sports
Mudiay shines for Nuggets in Las Vegas Summer League
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) _ As one of the top basketball prospects of his high school class, Emmanuel Mudiay’s game …
Spieth, amateur Dunne eyeing history at St. Andrews
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) _ For a place dripping with centuries of history, St. Andrews got more than it …
Kyle Busch races to 3rd win of year, moves closer to Chase
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer LOUDON, N.H. (AP) _ Kyle Busch continues to find victory lane and is moving closer to landing a spot …
