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
World’s oldest person wonders about secret to longevity too
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO — The world’s oldest person says 117 years doesn’t seem like such a long time. Misao Okawa, the daughter of a kimono …
PharmaCann to accept its 2nd marijuana grow permit
By CARLA K. JOHNSON CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago company called PharmaCann took on a bigger role in Illinois’ medical marijuana industry Monday, confirming it would …
Education
Death of Florida A&M drum major ruled homicide
ORLANDO — (AP) A Florida A&M University drum major was severely beaten in a hazing incident and died within an hour, the state medical examiner …
FAMU hazing death shadows rich college band tradition
Associated Press ATLANTA — Four Florida A&M University students were expelled for their role in what is believed to be a hazing death of a …
FAMU delays start of anti-hazing review
TALLAHASSEE — Bowing to a request from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the state’s top black university postponed the start of a review …