Black Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month
The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida is commemorating the remarkable women whose vision, tenacity, and leadership have shaped our communities and …
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
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Celebrate “Mother Africa” themed concerts for Jazz Appreciation Month in April at Lincoln Center
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Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should
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Luxury Affordable Housing coming to City of Miami Gardens
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Houston Native Natalie Greene, Deaf Basketball Standout at Gallaudet, Named United East Rookie of the Year
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The American Diabetes Association Honors Dr. Henry Rodriguez with Federal Advocate of the Year Award
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Federal Advocate of the Year Award from the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) recognizes an individual whose leadership and dedication have significantly advanced …
Health and Wellness
Creative ways to keep a journal
By MOLLY SPRAYREGEN Associated Press Whether you’re looking to release pent-up emotions, motivate yourself or simply clear your mind, keeping a journal can be great …
Is it time to put down Soul Food?
Soul food STOCK PHOTO By TYLER BRADY TruthBe Told News WASHINGTON – As we enjoy the holiday season, Americans will be involved in two of …
Business
Starbucks jumping into South Africa’s growing coffee market
By LYNSEY CHUTEL and CANDICE CHOI JOHANNESBURG (AP) _ Starbucks is jumping into the surging coffee market in South Africa, where the number of cafes …
Feds to share results of probe of fatal FedEx semi-bus crash
By FENIT NIRAPPIL SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ The likely cause of a bus-truck crash last year that killed 10 people in Northern California may soon …
Whataburger takes stand against Texas’ new open carry law
By SETH ROBBINS SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ An iconic Texas restaurant chain will not allow the open carrying of guns on its properties, and industry …
Education
Audit: LA schools added $40M for food but served fewer meals
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ An audit has found the Los Angeles Unified School District spent $40.6 million more on food but served fewer meals. The …
Sarah Lawrence College bans smoking on campus
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) _ Taking a cue from other schools in the region, Sarah Lawrence College officials are implementing an on-campus smoking ban beginning Aug. …
World War II veteran gets diploma from Minnesota high school
MINNETRISTA, Minn. (AP) _ An 88-year-old man who left a Minnesota high school early to serve in World War II has finally received his diploma. …
Sports
US ignoring former coach Pia Sundhage’s comments
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) _ The U.S. national team is dismissing critical comments that former coach Pia Sundhage made …
Titans rookie Green-Beckham rehabbing strained hamstring
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Dorial Green-Beckham has only one worry, and that’s making sure he rehabs the …
Attorney: Judge dismisses Ray McDonald defamation lawsuit
AN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ A California judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald against a woman who …
