Reconciling Jackson and Jackson
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia By BEN JEALOUS The party of Andrew Jackson has spent a decade running from him. It should keep the two things …
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HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOSTS BLOCK PARTY AND HERITAGE MARKET FOR JUNETEENTH WEEKEND
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How much does your life matter?
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Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
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Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
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Study: Waiting lists for child care assistance nearly doubled
Photo courtesy of the National Women’s Law Center The National Women’s Law Center released its annual State Child Care Assistance Policies report, finding that the …
Health and Wellness
Pitkin County to begin offering virtual autopsies
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) _ The Pitkin County coroner’s office is planning to use virtual autopsies in cases where a traditional procedure is either not needed …
University looks at gun violence as public health issue
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are hoping that a unique approach to addressing gun violence will help put a …
Education
Morehouse sheds light on breast cancer disparities
ATLANTA — Morehouse School of Medicine’s latest research explains why African-American women are at greater risk of developing more aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast …
Incoming Rattler follows in footsteps of 5 sisters to attend FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Some students choose to attend a university based on academic programs, distance from home or tuition. For Zanaba Smith, it is all about …
Bill Gates: Poverty is not an excuse for no education
BOSTON — Microsoft founder Bill Gates told the National Urban League that a child’s success should not depend on the race or income of …