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
Jill Biden’s skin cancer could fuel advocacy in cancer fight
Washington (AP) – Jill Biden’ s advocacy for curing cancer didn’t start with her son’s death in 2015 from brain cancer. It began decades earlier, …
Cloud-like meringues offer simple path to French royalty
Light, crisp, cloud-like meringue cookies have long been associated with French royalty, a decadent treat that required skill and dedication to pull off. Perhaps once, …
Business
Spring cleaning? Organize finances too while at home
With the majority of the world practicing self-isolation and social distancing, and individuals being urged to stay home by local government officials, National Cleaning Week …
DOW DROPS 7.8% AS FREE-FALL IN OIL, VIRUS FEARS SLAM MARKETS
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil …
More companies get into business of Black History Month
New York (AP) — From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History …
Technology
Gimmicks and technology: California learns to save water
By GILLIAN FLACCUS RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (AP) _ Billboards and TV commercials, living room visits, guess-your-water-use booths, and awards for water stinginess _ a …
Washington quietly gives Microsoft a tax increase
SEATTLE (AP) _ Washington state is quietly giving Microsoft a tax increase, and the company isn’t complaining about the $57 million tax hike over the …
Education
Palm Beach County School District partners with New York University
PHOTO COURTEsY OF EdUnivERsal BEsT MasTERs Ranking WEST PALM BEACH- The School District of Palm Beach County has reported that it will partner with New …
KIPP brings its radical learning approach to Liberty City
PHOTOs COURTEsY OF MiCHEllE HOllingER MIAMI – Monday was the first day of school in many Florida cities. In Liberty City, this annual milestone was …
Miami Dade Public Schools creates Department of Mental Health
In an effort to coordinate services between schools and community agencies, MiamiDade County Public Schools reports that it has established a Department of Mental Health …
Sports
LeBron undaunted by challenge of facing Warriors in Finals
LeBron James PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) – LeBron James says the challenge of facing the Golden …
LeBron struggles, exchanges words with fan after Game 3 loss
LeBron James PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) – LeBron James’ frustrating night kept going after one of the …
Stanton, Straily lead Marlins past Dodgers 10-6
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA LOS ANGELES (AP) – Giancarlo Stanton and his Miami Marlins teammates seemed right at home in Los …
