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
Dade Medical Association makes historic selection
By ANGEL BOSCH-DE LEON PHOTO COURTESY DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) Board of Directors recently announced that Dr. Barbara Montford …
Sen. Bill Nelson works to reduce racial health disparities
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NELSON CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, D.C. – For Black women, the risk of death from pregnancy-related causes is three to four times higher than …
Business
Commission says Uber may legally operate in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The ridesharing service Uber has won permission to legally operate in Nebraska. On Tuesday the state Public Service Commission approved Uber’s …
Greek banks reopen but cash limits remain and taxes soar
By DEREK GATOPOULOS ATHENS, Greece (AP) _ Greek banks opened their doors Monday for the first time in over three weeks, a move the government …
Survey: US companies less optimistic about future sales
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. businesses’ outlook on sales in the coming months has darkened after sales growth slowed …
Education
New marine education center being built in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) _ Officials with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and the University of Southern Mississippi have unveiled plans for a new $17 …
New University of Washington center to encourage race, diversity dialogue
By KATHERINE LONG Seattle Times SEATTLE (AP) _ University of Washington professor Ralina Joseph thinks what we’re seeing in the nation today could be the …
LSU athletics to transfer $10M to university
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ LSU’s athletic department says it’ll transfer $10 million to the university — about $3 million more than its required payment. …
Sports
Talks falter for new Chargers stadium in San Diego
By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO (AP) _ San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is questioning whether the Chargers are serious about staying in the city, the …
Tannehill, Dolphins look sharp during mini-camp practices
By STEVE GORTEN DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked sharp during the second day of the Dolphins’ mini-camp. He threw seven touchdown …
NBA Finals draw best TV rating since series moved to ABC
NEW YORK (AP) _ This year’s NBA Finals have drawn their highest TV rating since the series moved to ABC in 2003. The Golden State …
