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
Florida could isolate people suspected of being infected
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida’s top health official could soon have expanded powers to isolate people suspected of being infected with severe diseases. The Florida …
New York AG files suit against 2 tanning salon chains
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York’s attorney general has filed suit against two tanning salon chains, accusing them of downplaying health risks while playing up …
Education
Smith stepping down as Fla. education commissioner
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida education commissioner Eric Smith is leaving that post in June, saying he wants to give new Gov. Rick Scott a …
Desmond Tutu appeals to young people at NSU
DAVIE — “Dream. Be an idealist. Don’t be a cynic like me,” said Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, appealing to the students in his audience last …
A darker side of Columbus emerges in US classrooms
TAMPA (AP) _ Christopher Columbus’ stature in U.S. classrooms has declined somewhat through the years, and many districts did not observe the explorer’s namesake holiday …