Black churches being pushed out of Washington, D.C.
By COURTNEY DAVIS Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — Long-standing African- American churches are disappearing from the nation’s capital one at a time, like victims …
Black farmers shut out of $10 Billion medical marijuana business in Florida and US
By CAROLYN M. BROWN The Pensacola Voice National support for legalizing marijuana has been growing rapidly. Now legalized in 23 states and the District of …
Florida Memorial University unveils 2016-17 men’s basketball schedule
Staff Report MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida Memorial University men’s basketball team will face off against nine opponents who took part in postseason action, including …
New program to divert veterans from traditional court system
Staff Report MIAMI— Veterans have unique needs that are different from the rest of the civilian population. Now, Miami-Dade Military Affairs Board has pledged $75,000 …
SunTrust FIU Financial Wellness Clinic opens at FIU
Staff Report In an effort to help Miami-Dade County’s multicultural communities improve financial literacy, FIU’s College of Business will open a unique bilingual financial literacy …
Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo expects over 1000
Staff Report FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It’s that time of year again. Broward County Commissioner Holness and his Commission colleagues welcomed delegations in town for …
District aims to get students excited about school lunch
Staff Report WEST PALM BEACH – To recognize the National School Lunch Program and the 30 million children it serves every day, Palm Beach County …
Local restaurants raising funds for Dine for Veterans Week
Staff Report DELRAY BEACH, Fla. –Sarah Crane, Executive Director of the Delray-based HOW (Help Our Wounded) Foundation, today announced the first 18 local restaurants participating …
Health plan enrollment assistance at Miami Dade College
Staff Report MIAMI— Enroll America and its Get Covered America campaign is offering students and area families the opportunity to receive one-on-one health plan enrollment …
Teacher hiring fair at Miami Edison
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is facilitating the Fall 2016 Teacher Hiring Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Participants who …