Juneteenth, America at 250, and the hole in the soul of our Democracy
By WADE HENDERSON As Americans prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we should take pride in the extraordinary progress …
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Jackson Health Foundation’s $100 Million Milestone Strengthens the Future of Healthcare in South Florida
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Broward County Transit resurrects riders app for trip planning
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Florida proposal bans higher education for undocumented students
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America’s Juneteenth 2026 Events
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South Carolina Senator Scott leads bipartisan campaign to keep National Civil Rights Network
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Black Music Month 2026: ‘Wake Up Everybody!’
Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes (Photo courtesy of media.ntslive.co.uk) By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY Wake up, everybody, No more sleepin’ in bed No more backward …
Health and Wellness
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
The dangerous blood-sucking arthropod insect carries the encephalitis virus, Lyme disease, borreliosis and infectious dermacentor (Photo courtesy of iStock). By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer …
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 …
Business
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
San Altman and Bernie Sanders (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, S EUNG MIN KIM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It was perhaps a …
Welcome to Harlem Named #6 Best History Tour in the United States
Staff Report NEW YORK, NY — Welcome to Harlem, a distinguished tour company known for its engaging walking tours that connect people to Harlem’s rich …
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years
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Technology
Retirees spending more time exploring technology than leisure time
Photo courtesy of iStock Retired people usually spend their time relaxing, playing golf, traveling or staying active. But a group of retirees instead are spending …
Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference
It is the last WWDC featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September. (Photo courtesy of YouTube.com) By …
Education
New federal aid program expands Pell Grants beyond traditional degrees to address shortage
Photo courtesy of Getty Images With labor shortages impacting the manufacturing, healthcare and skilled trades industries, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a new …
Congressional Black Caucus comes out hard against NCAA-friendly bill on college athlete NIL money
Congressional Black Caucus, led by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of New York. PHOTO COURTESY OF CBC.HOUSE.GOV “It is a shame that organizations like the NCAA, who …
Sports
Dolphins agree to a 3-year extension with center Aaron Brewer
Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer (Photo courtesy of MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM) By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and veteran …
What to know about the World Cup Somalia referee who was denied entry to the U.S.
Omar Artan, 34, is the first from Somalia to officiate in a World Cup (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia) BY OMAjR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBI Somalia …
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo wins NBA’s Social Justice Champion award
PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Bam Adebayo Renovated a basketball court at Camillus House Homeless Shelter. By BEN JEALOUS By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI …
