Electrical Repair Issues Are Quietly Capping Black Home Values
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Amy Kang Electrical repair issues are negatively affecting the resale value of Black-owned homes in America. If you have old …
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Miramar honors Barbados Prime Minister with Lifetime Achievement Award
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U.S. Supreme Court ends TPS for Haitians, Syrians
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Commissioner Hardemon Announces Advisory Board Opportunities for District 3 Residents
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Young Black men committing suicide at higher rates in the past decade
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America at 250: Forum confronts Trump Fascism, historical erasure, battle over truth
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Hospitality Trends: The changing expectations of modern travelers
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ALISON GREEN Current hospitality trends are being shaped by travelers who value convenience, personalization, flexibility, and seamless technology alongside traditional …
Health and Wellness
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 …
Interactive bike tour to roll through civil rights sites
Detroit (AP) – History buffs can roll around sites in Detroit as part of an interactive civil rights bike tour. The Michigan State Historic Preservation …
Business
‘Natural’ cigarette maker subject of class-action lawsuit
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The company behind American Spirit cigarettes is being targeted in a class-action lawsuit. A Florida law firm filed the suit …
Oregon begins retail marijuana sales
PORTLAND, Ore. – Marijuana stores in Oregon on Thursday began selling to anyone over 21, a major milestone in the decades-long movement to liberalize marijuana …
$32.75 million mortgage discrimination settlement with bank
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) – Mortgage discrimination against black and Hispanic communities has led to a proposed $32.75 million settlement between Hudson City Savings …
Technology
Smashed your HTC One? No problem, they’ll replace
By ANICK JESDANUN NEW YORK — Cracked your screen or dropped your phone in the toilet? No problem, if you buy HTC’s new One smartphone. Starting …
Lawmakers weigh in on ‘net neutrality’
By ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are getting their chance this week to weigh in on the “net neutrality” debate that has pitted Internet activists against big …
Education
A look back in time at Washington’s education lawsuit
SEATTLE (AP) _ The Washington Supreme Court has been involved in state education spending for many years. The 2012 McCleary decision started the newest round …
Sanders talks at rally after activists disrupt earlier event
SEATTLE (AP) _ Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to …
Online class won’t cut it for education savings accounts
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ Taking an online public school class for 100 days isn’t enough for private school or home school students to qualify …
Sports
Duke LB Brown tears left ACL, ending his college career
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) _ Duke says linebacker Kelby Brown’s college career is over after he tore a knee ligament. The school said Tuesday that Brown …
LeBron James hosting movie screening in Ohio hometown
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) _ LeBron James is bringing a little Hollywood to his Ohio hometown. The NBA superstar is hosting …
Despite lingering flu, Serena Williams rallies for French Open victory
Serena Williams defeats Lucie Safarova to take her 20th career Grand Slam singles title at the French Open Serena Williams overcomes 11 double faults to …
