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
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ showcases Black triumph, people, not just burdens
(Black PR Wire) In recent historical features about the Black experience in America – such as "12 Years A Slave," "Hidden Figures" and even biopics …
Decorations, lights and many tears: Christmas in the ICU
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) – A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for …
Business
FUNdraising Good Times A time to look back
As the year comes to an end there will be family celebrations, travels, and delicious meals. In between the many activities we hope you will …
Prominent tycoon entangled in Chinese investigation
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING — One of China’s top entrepreneurs, the chairman of the Fosun conglomerate that owns Club Med and other …
Challenges filed over medical marijuana licenses
By JOE REEDY TALLAHASSEE – When Florida’s Office of Compassionate Care named five nurseries to grow and distribute medical marijuana in the state, many expected …
Technology
EU to require cars to have automatic emergency call systems
BRUSSELS (AP) _ All new vehicles in the European Union will have to be fitted as of 2018 with a system that automatically calls the …
Belton school district investigates bullying, hurtful emails
BELTON, Mo. (AP) _ Officials in a suburban Kansas City school system have started an investigation into bullying emails that are coming through district-issued iPads. …
Education
Education Secretary Arne Duncan steps down after 7-year term
By JOSH LEDERMAN and KATHLEEN HENNESSEY WASHINGTON (AP) – Arne Duncan, who followed President Barack Obama to Washington to serve as his education secretary, announced …
Broward College expert offers cyber bullying prevention tips
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Unlike bullying that occurs while a child is at school, cyber bullying has no physical boundaries and is capable of reaching children …
Former Cabinet Member Shalala Suffers Stroke
Donna Shalala, a former Cabinet secretary during the Bill Clinton presidency, and former president of the Univrsity of Miami is hospitalized in New York after …
Sports
Magic formally re-sign Harris, free agent center Smith
By KYLE HIGHTOWER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ The Orlando Magic began free agency attempting to make a big splash. After missing on their biggest target, …
Demaryius Thomas gets good news about his family
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Demaryius Thomas received some good news Monday and it had nothing to do with …
Cowboys’ Bryant warns he won’t play without long-term deal
IRVING, Texas (AP) _ Dez Bryant is sending another signal that he won’t play for the Dallas Cowboys without a long-term contract. The unsigned All-Pro …
