HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
MIAMI – In honor of Juneteenth, the Overtown Business Association (OBA) is proud to present the Overtown Block Party & Heritage Market – Juneteenth Weekend …
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Candidates for U.S. Rep. Wilson’s CD 24 seat seeking her endorsement
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Miami-Dade unveils plans for first airport-wide digital monitoring hub in U.S.
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Florida proposal bans college admission, adult education classes for undocumented students
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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How much does your life matter?
By Antonia Williams-Gary Once upon a time we were bought and sold in the slave markets where prices for our bodies were set according to …
Health and Wellness
‘Queen of Harlem’ commands
HARLEM, NY (Black PR Wire) – “The Queen of Harlem Commandments” is the first book by Michelle Smalls, a Harlem powerhouse who turned her pain …
‘Uncompromised Story of GRM Daily’ hits Youtube
(Black PR Wire) – The four-part documentary series “Together We Rise: The Uncompromised Story of GRM Daily,” tells the story of a generation through the …
Business
Company Bring Back Fiberglass Cars
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (AP) – Two Tampa Bay-area car enthusiasts are working to bring back the Atomic Age of American sports cars. The men created …
Apple building second-largest campus in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Apple Inc. is quietly building a home away from home. The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/1O6Crzc ) that the tech giant is transforming …
Ruling could ease way for unionizing at fast-food chains
NEW YORK — It will be easier for unions to bargain for better pay and working conditions on behalf of millions of workers at McDonald’s, …
Technology
Lawmakers weigh in on ‘net neutrality’
By ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are getting their chance this week to weigh in on the “net neutrality” debate that has pitted Internet activists against big …
Nokia provides free mapping services app for Apple users
HELSINKI — Nokia says it has started providing mapping services for free download in Apple’s App Store, after a successful launch of the service on Android …
Education
Sanders talks at rally after activists disrupt earlier event
SEATTLE (AP) _ Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to …
Online class won’t cut it for education savings accounts
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) _ Taking an online public school class for 100 days isn’t enough for private school or home school students to qualify …
Utah education officials to further revise science standards
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Members of the Utah State Board of Education plan to revise a proposed set of middle school science standards after …
Sports
Women’s World Cup victors honored with rally in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The Women’s World Cup champions are back in the U.S. and will be honored with a rally in Los Angeles. The …
Danny Lee wins Greenbrier Classic in 4-man playoff
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) _ A week ago at the Travelers Championship, Danny Lee became so disappointed with …
Big moves made, but dealing isn’t done in NBA free agency
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LeBron James is available. Marc Gasol, too. That’s two All-NBA first team members from last season still on the …
