Turn a wall on its side, and it becomes a table
We have always been at our best when we welcomed the stranger. It is time to be at our best again. A friend said something …
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Florida proposal bans higher education for undocumented students
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America’s Juneteenth 2026 Events
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South Carolina Senator Scott leads bipartisan campaign to keep National Civil Rights Network
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Juneteenth, America at 250, and the hole in the soul of our Democracy
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Black Music Month 2026: ‘Wake Up Everybody!’
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What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
The dangerous blood-sucking arthropod insect carries the encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, borreliosis and infectious dermacentor (Photo courtesy of iStock). By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer …
Health and Wellness
The African American Wellness Project still empowering health
IT’S MINORITY HEALTH MONTH! AAWP efforts include the Black Doctors Speak initiative, designed to amplify the voices of African American healthcare professionals and address inequities. …
UHealth SoLé Mia topping off ceremony signifies change
Miami – World-class care in academic medicine came one step closer to reality in North Miami and the surrounding communities as UHealth – University of …
Business
Historic building will soon be home to affordable housing opportunities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Construction is underway to build a new multifamily apartment community providing workforce housing in downtown Jacksonville. The Lofts at Cathedral at 325 …
New Key Biscayne Fitness only Black-owned business on the island
MIAMI, Fla.–A chance meeting as Uber passengers between Vince Smith and DeCue King turned into a business partnership of a lifetime. Smith and King, all …
St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industrystandard …
Technology
Apple said to show interest in automotive testing facility
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Adding fuel to rumors that Apple is working on designs for a car, local officials …
Apple more than doubles hiring of women and minorities
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Apple says it more than doubled the numbers of women, blacks and Hispanics hired in …
Education
FIU LEADS THREE UNIVERSITIES IN LAUNCHING PROGRAM FOR MORE DIVERSE DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
MIAMI – Florida International University is leading a trio of universities in a $7.5 million program to support diverse students pursuing doctoral degrees in special …
College Fair connects students to higher education
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CORDELE COLA By NEILSONSKY NOEL Special to South Florida Times DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – In one night, Diego Mondragon learned to navigate …
FAMU to increase minority women faculty in STEM fields
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU TALLAHASSEE, Fla.,Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among an alliance of five Florida universities that have secured National Science Foundation (NSF) funding …
Sports
Dolphins defense will have different look under new coach
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – The worst defense in the history of the Miami Dolphins will look different this year. Until …
Coco Gauff thinking about Wimbledon next year
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A day after her memorable Wimbledon ended, Coco Gauff already was thinking about coming back. “Obviously, there’s always room for improvement,” …
Ortiz had 2nd shooting surgery
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHOWDER AND CHAMPIONS AND WHERETRAVELER BOSTON – Baseball great, former Red Sox star David Ortiz underwent a second surgery after he arrived …
