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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How much does your life matter?
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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
Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know
STOCK PHOTO ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get …
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
London (AP) — You can have your cake and eat it too — just do it slowly. Experts tend to focus on the kinds of …
Business
Profiles in clean energy: Once incarcerated, expert moves students into climate-solution careers
Philadelphia (AP) — Inside a converted warehouse in one of Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhoods, students circle around Jackie Robinson as he quizzes them about a 1980s …
Justice Department will launch civil rights review into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Oklahoma City (AP) — The Justice Department announced Monday it plans to launch a review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, an attack by a …
Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they’re easily modified, report says
Glock pistols are a popular choice for people committing gun crimes, in part because they can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons. STOCK PHOTO …
Technology
Internet hoaxes? DON’T PANIC, PARENTS
PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY MOMO, MOM, DAD? That’s why talking to children is important. NEW YORK (AP) – The latest parental …
SMARTPHONE
PHOTO COURTESY OF ENCIERRO / STOCK.ADOBE.COM (StatePoint) – When you check out the latest smartphones from Apple, Google or Samsung, you’ll notice they have something …
Education
FAMU alum ABC News President Kim Godwin designated Fall Commencement speaker
Kim Godwin PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Staff Report Florida A&M University (FAMU) alum ABC News President Kimberly Godwin has been announced as the keynote speaker …
FAMU Law Professor Ronald Griffin honored for participation in the historic Brown v. Board of Education case
Mural painted by artist Michael Toombs, Non Nobis Solum, Not for Ourselves Alone, 2023. PHOTO OF GRIFFIN PROVIDED BY FAMU LAW SCHOOL ORLANDO, Fla – …
Another Black student suspended from school for his hairstyle
Darryl George, Texas high school student suspended for two weeks due to his hairstyle. PHOTO OCURTESY OF TIKTOK.COM MONT BELVIEU, Texas (AP) – A Black …
Sports
Series back to 305
HISTORIC – AND BACK HOME: Were the Comeback Heat deterred at last night’s (Wednesday’s) game? PHOTOS COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM VIA MIAMI HEAT MIAMI (AP) – …
Mission possible? Heat return S. Fla. to center of NBA universe
Cancel that flight plan, Denver. Turns out, the NBA Finals are starting in the Mile High City after all. And Jimmy Butler was proven right. …
College football playoff announces 2024 and 2025 game dates
IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP), today announced the game dates and bowl assignments for the 2024 and 2025 college football seasons. The …
