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
Rural hospitals struggle to stay open, adapt to changes
By DAVID A. LIEB OSCEOLA, Mo. (AP) _ After 45 years of providing health care in rural western Missouri, Sac-Osage Hospital is being sold piece …
US gov declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A state of emergency was declared Friday by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad with nearly 17 million chickens …
Education
Lauderhill’s MLK Jr. adopts Montessori philosophy
LAUDERHILL — For the past two school years, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Lauderhill has earned an “F” grade, according to …
Leading by example FUNdraising Good Times
Have you heard about Raymond Burse, the newly appointed interim-president of Kentucky State University who voluntarily reduced his salary by 25 percent in order …
Congressional, school board, port seats take spotlight
LAKE WORTH — From Congress to state representative to port commissioner to school board member, the few blacks in key elected office in Palm Beach …