Snoop’s reggae album works
It’s not just a name change, but there’s a new take on life for Snoop Lion, who switched his stage name from Snoop Dogg after …
Smartphones overtake ‘dumb’ phones worldwide
NEW YORK — Research firm IDC said more smartphones than “dumb” phones are being made this year, a milestone in a shift that’s putting computing …
Cancer-battling teens get red carpet prom
FORT LAUDERDALE – It’s the event of the year for area teens battling cancer. Coming from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, approximately 200 are …
Vieques residents remain unhappy with U.S. Navy’s cleanup progress
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Thousands of activists celebrated the anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s departure from Vieques 10 years ago, despite concerns that …
From homeless to birthday homeowner
JUPITER — Dawn Marie Turner, a former foster child who now works for a child welfare organization in Palm Beach Gardens, celebrated a major personal …
Women’s Empowerment 2013 to unleash potential
HOLLYWOOD – Women’s Empowerment 2013, presented by Memorial Healthcare Systems and the Community Access Center, will help celebrate Haitian Heritage & Cultural Month, Saturday, May …
Achievers awards honor 6 of note
DEERFIELD BEACH — Six outstanding individuals were honored during the 21st annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony on April 18 at the Broward County Convention Center.
Sore thumbs? U.S. text messaging declining
NEW YORK — Americans are saying CUL8TR to text messaging, a wireless industry group says, as Internet-based applications such as Apple’s Messages are starting to …
Women businesses get big boost from SBA
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988, a landmark piece of legislation that laid the …
Welcome to Positive Directions (MIA) Minorities in Action
Welcome to the new Blog – Positive Directions (MIA) Minorities in Action. Positive Directions will highlight the incredible accomplishments by Minorities are contributing to this …