Jobless Floridians push governor to extend jobless benefits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – For more than a year, Jim Ricer, an out-of-work caterer, has gotten extensions on the mortgage payments for his home in …
Myths provide safe harbor for refugees from reality
Edgar Maddison Welch, a 28-yearold warehouse worker, drove the 350 miles from his home in Salisbury, N.C., to Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4, 2016, and …
After COVID-19 fiasco, a sign of internal reform at FDA?
On June 7, the US Food and Drug Administration granted "accelerated approval" to Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s medication, aducanumab, two years after the company halted its …
Do you have what it takes to thrive in the Peace Corps?
(StatePoint) – Are you an older adult looking for your next big adventure? The Peace Corps is encouraging U.S. adult citizens to volunteer their service …
Spring and summer learning toys, games offer fun for preschoolers
(StatePoint) – In the warm weather months, you can keep toddlers and preschoolers engaged with learning toys and games perfect for the season: • Chalk …
Obituaries
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021! *** GLASSHOUSE COMEDY EXPERIENCE: Friday, June 18, 8 p.m., hosted by comedian Chello Davis, featuring headliner Damn Fool, Melvin …
Invalidations of Meghan’s claims of racism hurt Black women
CHICAGO (AP) – As Prince Harry and Meghan’s TV interview reverberates internationally, it’s left the more than 50 million viewers grappling with the couple’s claims …
Pahokee turns out phenomenal scholars
PAHOKEE, Fla. – To say that excellence comes out of Pahokee, Florida is clearly an understatement. But sadly the Western parts of Palm Beach County, …
Race: Test for Obama presidency
MIAMI – When Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States, it was an historic moment in history. A Black man …
Chefs bring the Caribbean to homes around the world
MIAMI, Fla. (Black PR Wire) – You can enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle no matter where you live, and Chefs of the Caribbean (chefsofthecaribbean.com) has everything …