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
‘The Rock’ was born to play DC’s ‘Black Adam’
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … Black Adam? Introducing DC comics latest crime combatant, Black Adam. His superhero …
Legacy Day celebrated at the Historic Hampton House
Miami – On Saturday Oct. 15 the board and supporters of the Historic Hampton House recognized and celebrated outstanding members of the community. This year’s …
Business
Trump task force recommends ways to boost Postal Service
WASHINGTON (AP) — A task force created by President Donald Trump to evaluate ways to stem billions of dollars in losses at the U.S. Postal …
Knight Foundation awards $10million to Miami based art organizations
PHOTO COURTESY OF OF STIAN ROENNING. The Knight Foundation has awarded seven Miami Beach cultural anchors with major financial contributions as part of the organization’s …
Miami-Dade Chamber hosting 13th annual holiday fundraiser
MIAMI – Since 1974, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (M-DCC) has been advocating on behalf of black businesses, working to facilitate their growth and access …
Technology
Metrolink trains on track for crash-avoidance tech
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The commuter train network that crisscrosses Southern California now has an advanced crash-avoidance system on all the tracks it owns. Metrolink …
Vin Diesel test drives new ‘Fast & Furious’ ride
By NICOLE EVATT UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) _ “Fast & Furious” star Vin Diesel traded the franchise’s signature muscle cars for a new kind of …
Education
School Board Member Steve Gallon elected to national education board
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. STEVE GALLON III Steve Gallon III, District 1 School Board Member was elected to the National Steering Committee of the Council …
Pressure, tempers up in push for Kansas school aid increase
Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Political pressure intensified and tempers flared Saturday as some Republicans …
Obama Foundation announces master’s degree program
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA CHICAGO (AP) – The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago have teamed up to offer a master’s degree program for …
Sports
Dolphins sign Cameron Wake to 2-year contract extension
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Dolphins have signed defensive end Cameron Wake to a two-year contract extension. The 35-year-old Wake is coming off a …
Spieth piling up wins at rate not seen since Tiger Woods
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Winning has come so quickly for Jordan Spieth that even at age 23, he …
Raiders reward coach Jack Del Rio with new 4-year contract
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – The Oakland Raiders rewarded coach Jack Del Rio with a new four-year contract Friday, replacing the original four-year deal he received …
