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
House plan would give Evansville IU med school $36 million
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A House Republican spending plan includes nearly twice as much money as Gov. Mike Pence proposes for a medical school campus in downtown …
Port Angeles hospital erects measles tent to screen patients
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — A hospital in Port Angeles has erected a tent to isolate patients with measles symptoms and prevent the disease from spreading inside …
Education
Incoming Rattler follows in footsteps of 5 sisters to attend FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Some students choose to attend a university based on academic programs, distance from home or tuition. For Zanaba Smith, it is all about …
Bill Gates: Poverty is not an excuse for no education
BOSTON — Microsoft founder Bill Gates told the National Urban League that a child’s success should not depend on the race or income of …
Smith stepping down as Fla. education commissioner
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida education commissioner Eric Smith is leaving that post in June, saying he wants to give new Gov. Rick Scott a …