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
US overdose deaths appear to rise amid coronavirus pandemic
Matthew Davidson was beating his heroin addiction. The 31-year-old was attending group recovery meetings. He had a restaurant job he liked. He was a doting …
Shaq, Foxx set for online Black entrepreneurship special
Los Angeles (AP) – “Shark Tank” veteran Daymond John will host a livestreamed special aimed at bolstering Black entrepreneurship, with Shaquille O’Neal, Gabrielle Union and …
Business
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
An ailing global economy starts to weigh on US job market WASHINGTON (AP) — A sagging global economy has finally caught up with the United States. …
Florida lags in disbursing foreclosure aid
TALLAHASSEE – A new report by federal investigators says Florida has consistently under-performed other states in using federal mortgage assistance money to help desperate homeowners …
Little-known affordable housing program building communities
By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN RUSKIN, Fla. (AP) – On a recent Saturday morning, a Home Depot employee was instructing a group of new home-owners on …
Technology
Search, social & shopping: Pinterest turns 5
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In its five short years of life, Pinterest has become “the” place where brides-to-be create …
New HTC One phone is strong contender
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK — HTC’s flagship One phone has a lot going for it — except for strong sales. In …
Education
More than $2.2 million in Louisiana school ‘turnaround’ grants
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ Louisiana’s education department is sharing in more than $16 million that the U.S. Department of Education is providing to develop leaders …
LeBron James, Akron making college possible for city kids
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) _ LeBron James is giving kids from Akron _ ones with challenging backgrounds like his _ …
Gas leak evacuates Rowan University apartment building
GLASSBORO, N.J. (AP) _ A Rowan University spokesman says an apartment building on campus is being evacuated Wednesday night after a gas leak was reported. …
Sports
sources: Jordan spurns Mavericks for Clippers
By SCHUYLER DIXON and JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writers DALLAS (AP) _ Two people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that DeAndre …
GB Packers tight end Quarless charged with firing a gun
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) _ Green Bay Packers tight end Andrew Quarless has been arrested for allegedly firing two shots into the air during an …
Wie ready for title defense at US Women’s Open
By BOB LENTZ LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) _ Michelle Wie breaks into a huge smile any time she recounts her first major victory. But it’s not …
