Juneteenth: The Week of Repair
As communities across the nation prepare to observe the Week of Repair, it is a time to reflect, remember, and advocate for justice. This special …
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PBC Elections invites residents to Elections Experience Tour
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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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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 …
Health and Wellness
Power Profiler: Jennifer Hudson
(Black PR Wire) – Jennifer Hudson is an incomparable actress and singer. Throughout her career Hudson has received myriad accolades for both her music and …
Watermelon Feta Salad a cool summer classic
For a fast and easy July warm weather salad, it doesn’t get better than Watermelon Feta. According to Google Trends, searches for watermelon and feta …
Business
Hundreds pay respects for woman slain in Waffle House attack
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS By SHEILA BURKE Associated Press GALLATIN, Tenn. (AP) _ Hundreds of people thronged a Tennessee church on Friday, some hugging …
Candle and spa subscription box service launches
Photo Courtesy of WickkedCandleBox.COM STAFF REPORT (Blacknews.com) Wicked Flame, a blackowned candle and vegan skincare company has launched its luxury candle and spa subscription box. …
Young black professionals join movement for homeownership
Center for Financial Advancement events have drawn high levels of interest from students and young black professionals. PHOTO CURTESY OF TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY …
Technology
YouTube to launch app, site dedicated to gaming
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ YouTube is seeking to win over gamers. The online video giant announced plans ahead …
Twitter’s twists and turns _ can it keep flying?
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ The Pope is on Twitter, along with the Dalai Lama, world leaders …
Education
We’re excited to welcome you back
Robert W. Runcie PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS By ROBERT W. RUNCIE Special to South Florida Times As Superintendent of Broward County Public …
Essential back to school tips for parents
STOCK PHOTO By MARIE AMARO Courtesy of TheHighlyEffectiveTeacher.com Going back to school can be a time of great excitement … and anxiety. These simple tips …
FMU continues to roar
Florida Memorial University (FMU), South Florida’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU), continues expanding programs and resources to better serve students. PHOTOS COURTESY OF …
Sports
Conley’s late flurry lifts Grizzlies over Heat, 110-107
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) – Memphis coach David Fizdale offered a one-word assessment about being on the visitors’ bench in Miami. …
Bucs WR Evans apologizes for not standing for anthem
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans says he will not continue to protest the election of …
Barry scores 17, Florida beat Belmont 78-61
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. – Canyon Barry had 17 points and KeVaughn Allen added 14 as Florida beat Belmont 78-61 on Monday …
