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
Black service members shaping contemporary military history
(StatePoint) – Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today. “It is …
Tyler Perry’s ‘Jazzman’s Blues’ debuts at Toronto Film Festival
Writer/director Tyler Perry had never had a movie programed at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. He said as much on the night of his …
Business
Ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Employee to Entrepreneur Seminar is designed for those who are ready to create their “exit strategy” from their current J.O.B …
No secrecy for 9/11 Saudi’ records
By DAN CHRISTENSEN FloridaBulldog.org PHOTOS COURTESY OF NYCBAR.ORG AND STOCK PHOTO FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Attorneys for 9/11 victims and their families are suing Saudi …
Black Enterprise, TD Jakes form SOAR
PHOTO BY ALAN LUBY FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Black Enterprise Magazine has done it again. The media giant made waves …
Technology
Jindal kills bill allowing cops to automatically scan plates
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ Gov. Bobby Jindal has vetoed a bill that would have allowed law enforcement agencies to automatically scan motorists’ license plates. …
Retiree to help restore WWII bomber at Museum of Aviation
By WAYNE CRENSHAW The Telegraph WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) _ A lot of people are excited about a B-17 bomber finally coming to the Museum …
Education
Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids Exploring Math, Science, Art and More
StatePoint When shopping for children this holiday season, remember that the best gifts will pull double-duty and be not only fun, but educational too. “Children …
New Florida law expected to increase textbook challenges
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A parent in Florida is citing profanity and violence in trying …
Students and Teachers: Tips for Beating the Mid-Year Slump
StatePoint Whether you’re a teacher or a student, staying motivated for the rest of the school year can be a challenge. But, what happens in …
Sports
Super Bowl will pit Brady’s Patriots against Ryan’s Falcons
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super …
Steve McNair’s son leaves basketball behind for dance
By MELANIE BALAKIT The Tennessean BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) – Basketball or dance? Brentwood Academy student Tyler McNair wrangled over the question before his senior year …
Packers-Falcons NFC matchup expected to produce big offense
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The high- scoring offenses of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers appear poised to …
