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
Health network eliminates 38 management, administrative jobs
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) _ Eastern Connecticut Health Network has eliminated 48 jobs and reduced the hours of five other employees as it faces what it …
Study finds contaminants in California public-water supplies
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and SCOTT SMITH SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Nearly one-fifth of the raw groundwater used for public drinking water systems in California contains …
Business
Michigan farmers keep eye on crops amid recent cold weather
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) _ Michigan farmers are keeping an eye on crops in the coming weeks to determine the extent of damage from a …
Tyson Foods donates $500,000 to Walton Arts Center project
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) _ Tyson Foods has donated $500,000 to the Walton Arts Center’s fundraising campaign. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (http://bit.ly/1El5ANX ) reports the arts center …
Atlanta airport to host human trafficking art exhibit
ATLANTA (AP) _ The world’s busiest airport will soon be home to a temporary art exhibit meant to raise awareness of human trafficking. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta …
Education
Panel votes to cut University of Wisconsin $250 million
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The Legislature’s budget-writing committee voted Friday to cut the University of Wisconsin’s budget by $250 million …
Tucson school district may outsource substitute teachers
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ The school board hasn’t voted but Tucson Unified School District substitute teachers already know they can’t get rehired next year unless …
Texas lawmakers vote to end high school steroids testing
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas lawmakers voted Friday to dismantle the state’s high school steroids testing program after eight …
Sports
Dolphins privately optimistic about reaching deal with Suh
By STEVEN WINE MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins have pulled ahead in the Ndamukong Suh sweepstakes, and their lead may be insurmountable. The Dolphins were privately optimistic …
Dolphins give transition tag to tight end Charles Clay
MIAMI — Tight end Charles Clay was given a transition tag Monday by the Miami Dolphins, ensuring he’ll make at least $7 million in 2015. Miami …
Chicago’s 1st black major league baseball player Minoso dies
By JAY COHEN CHICAGO — Major league baseball’s first black player in Chicago, Minnie Minoso, has died. The Cook County medical examiner confirmed his death Sunday …
