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
Black Women Creators Conference
Nashville, TN (Black PR Wire) – Join Cool Girls Create for the Official 2020 Conference for Black Women Content Creators on Aug. 29 & 30. …
6 cool ideas for Family Fun Month
(StatePoint) – August is National Family Fun Month, and what better way to enjoy the end of summer than by making lasting memories with your …
Business
Deadly China blast disrupts world’s 10th largest port
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) _ Explosions that sent huge fireballs through China’s Tianjin port have disrupted the flow of cars, oil, iron …
Hotel trade group blasts proposed sale of Orbitz to Expedia
NEW YORK — The hotel industry is objecting to the acquisition of Orbitz by one-time rival Expedia, saying that it would lead to higher prices …
AT&T, new owner of DirecTV, LLC. offers TV-wireless discount plans
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK — AT&T customers will save $10 a month and get a single bill for their TV and …
Technology
Google, Mattel try to bring View-Master into 21st century
NEW YORK — Mattel and Google are trying to bring the 75-year-old View-Master into the 21st century _ with some help from smartphones and virtual reality …
Now someone can manage your Facebook account after you die
By BARBARA ORTUTAY NEW YORK — Facebook is making it easier to plan for your online afterlife. The world’s biggest online social network said Thursday that …
Education
Cheyney University faces enrollment, financial problems
By CLARECE POLKE Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH (AP) _ For Clairton High School graduate Qualyn Meade, Cheyney University is a “school for second chances.” After an …
District puts mascot redo costs at about $265K minimum
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) _ Cost estimates released by the Fort Smith School District show that it would have to spend approximately $265,000 at minimum …
Lafayette school to reopen nearly 2 years after tornado
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ An Indiana middle school that was badly damaged by a tornado in November 2013 is preparing to reopen its doors for …
Sports
Clemson, coach Dabo Swinney adjusts to offseason problems
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ It has not been the most trouble-free offseason for Clemson and coach Dabo Swinney. The …
Abraham Ancer wins Nova Scotia Open
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) _ Abraham Ancer won the Nova Scotia Open on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, beating Bronson Burgoon with a …
Spurs’ Tim Duncan tells paper: ‘I’ll be back on the court’
SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Tim Duncan is returning to San Antonio for a 19th season. Duncan tells the San Antonio Express-News that “I’ll be on …
