Donalds inching closer to becoming first-ever Black Florida governor
U.S. Rep. and Florida governor candidate Byron Donalds (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling MIAMI – In 2018, then-Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum upset …
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Florida proposal bans college admission, adult education classes for undocumented students
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Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
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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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Palm Beach County School district cuts back on free meals for all students.
STOCK Photo By David L. Snelling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Due to reductions in a federal program which helps school districts offer free meals …
Health and Wellness
Japan’s aging atomic bomb survivors speak out against nuclear weapons
Hiroshima, Japan (AP) — Eighty years after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many of the remaining Japanese survivors are increasingly frustrated by growing …
HIV funding at stake in Trump’s proposed fiscal budget cuts
Blacks and Hispanics are particularly affected by HIV, making up more than half (70 percent) of estimated new HIV infections in 2023. STOCK PHOTO By …
Business
Contentious Florida bill exempts minimum wage for apprenticeships
By David L. Snelling Miami – Florida employees can waive their right to receive less than minimum wage if they agree to enter job-based learning …
AI made its way to vineyards and is helping to efficiently make wine
Agrology arbiter system PHOTO COURTESY OF PHYS.ORG Los Angeles (AP) — When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an …
Black graves are being moved to make way for an industrial park
The home was built in 1825 by Samuel Hairston. The house was burned down by vandals in 1988. PHOTO COURTESY OF HAIRSTON.ORG Danville, Va. (AP) …
Technology
FPL counters COVID-19 by lowering customer bills
JUNO BEACH, Fla. (Black PR Wire) – Florida Power & Light Company has announced it will significantly lower bills for the second time this year …
COVID-19 related phone scams and phishing attacks increasing
ATLANTA, GA (Black PR Wire) – The CDC has become aware that members of the general public are receiving calls appearing to originate from CDC …
Education
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to host its 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa during June 27 – July 2
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is proud to announce that it will host its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida, from …
College protesters want ‘amnesty.’ At stake: Tuition, legal charges, grades and graduation
Maryam Alwan figured the worst was over after New York City police in riot gear arrested her and other protesters on the Columbia University campus, …
Investigation finds no bullying before suicide of top historically Black Missouri college leader
Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey PHOTO COURTESY OF .HBCULEGGINGS.COM Columbia, Mo. (AP) — The president of a historically Black Missouri university has been reinstated after an independent …
Sports
NFL mock draft: Bears take QB Caleb Williams at No. 1
The Chicago Bears passed up C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young last year because they had Justin Fields. Now, they’ve got a shot at Caleb Williams. …
Spring Sports Roundup Play Ball? More Black major leaguers may be on the way
NUMBERS REMAIN HISTORICALLY LOW: But Major League Baseball is working to get a new generation of African American stars such as Lee Allen Jr. into …
Florida A&M moving on from coach Robert McCullum after seven seasons and 133 losses
Robert McCullum PHOTO COURTESY OF HBCUGAMEDAY.COM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University is moving on from basketball coach Robert McCullum after seven seasons. Florida’s …
