Miami Book Fair to highlight Tubman’s role in Civil War
DR. EDDA L. FIELDS-BLACK: Daughter of Dr. Dorothy Fields, prominent activist and founder of The Black Archives in Miami, in discussion and book signing with …
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California voters reject proposed ban on forced prison labor in any form
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Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
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Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
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Trump denies slavery messages to Blacks
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‘Emilia Pérez’: Mind-boggling, Zoe Saldana – and a musical
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RANKY-TANKY
RANKY-TANKY: The Grammy Award-winning, Charleston, SC-based quintet, performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands, Nov. 16, 8-10 p.m., at …
Health and Wellness
Ohio vets’ medical care to expand under Air Force, VA pact
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) _ An agreement intended to help decrease wait times for veterans seeking medical care to veterans has been forged between Air Force …
Maryville College pairing students with autistic children
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A new course at Maryville College is pairing students with autistic children. WATE-TV (http://bit.ly/1blYHoB) reports the pilot project, which began this …
Education
HOW TO PICK A COLLEGE? DATA CRUNCHERS HOPE TO HELP
BY ANNE FLAHERTY WASHINGTON (AP) – For many high school seniors, fall means deciding where to apply for college and maybe visiting a guidance counselor. …
Schools respond to community pressure
By MARGARITA SWEETINGSpecial to South Florida TimesMiami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised the implementation of what he called “policies, procedures, and practices,” that …
PHILADELPHIA TEACHERS IRATE AFTER LOSING CONTRACT
BY MARYCLAIRE DALE, PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia teachers vowed to fight a sudden move by the district Monday that cancels their union contract and forces them to …