Wade in Our Waters celebrates Virginia Key Beach 81st anniversary
Photo courtesy of dunnhistory.com The Black community and residents of Key Biscayne will gather this month to celebrate the 81st birthday of Virginia Key Beach, …
-
Twelve HBCUs to benefit from $12 million endowment to boost academic, research programs
Read more -
Florida first state to respond to federal Call to Action on Academic and Operational Excellence
Read more -
MDSO, FDOT launch initiative to reduce reckless, aggressive driving
Read more -
Black students disproportionately falsely accused of cheating using AI for assignments
Read more -
Democrats unite to support socialist U.S. Senate candidate Nixon to defeat Moody in November
Read more
A Mini-Stroke Is a Warning You Should Never Ignore
Photo courtesy of Medical News Today By Knowridge A mini-stroke can last only a few minutes, but it can be an important warning about what …
Health and Wellness
No Don Lemon! That word does not offend me
We have all seen the news reports, articles, and the social media maelstrom in the days since the church shootings in Charleston. The newest wrinkle …
Oregon takes first steps into era of legal retail marijuana
By JEFF BARNARD WILLIAMS, Ore. (AP) _ Forty-two years after Oregon became the first state to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, the state is taking …
Business
Standard and Poor’s upgrades South Dakota’s credit rating
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ A national credit rating agency’s decision to upgrade South Dakota to the highest rating it issues means the state will likely …
AmEx to roll out loyalty program Plenti
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ American Express will roll out a new loyalty program, Plenti, allowing U.S. shoppers for the …
McDonald’s to detail latest turnaround plans
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ McDonald’s is set to unveil its latest plans to revive its sputtering business on …
Education
Student wins $62,900 literary prize
By KASEY JONES BALTIMORE (AP) _ A senior at Washington College has been awarded a $62,900 literary prize. Alexander Vidiani, who grew up in Hunt …
Surprise Police arrest teen for fake bomb threats
PHOENIX (AP) _ Surprise Police have arrested a local teen for calling and emailing a fake bomb threat and home invasion in February. Police say …
About 15 percent of third graders fail reading test
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ About 15 percent of Oklahoma third graders could be held back after earning unsatisfactory marks on a state-mandated reading test. State …
Sports
LeBron now free agent, could remain with Heat
MIAMI — LeBron James is heading back to free agency. James has told the Miami Heat that he is opting out of the final two …
U.S. to play Germany in next round
PORTO SEGURO, Brazil — There won’t be friendly phone calls, there won’t be any dirty deals. That’s the promise from both sides ahead of Germany’s …
County honors for top MDC baseball, academic teams
MIAMI — Fresh off their win at the National AAPA Challenge Bowl, Miami-Dade physician assistant program champions will once again be recognized for their academic …