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
Historically Black town in Cancer Alley divided by planned grain terminal
Robert Taylor in Reserve, Saint John the Baptist Parish, in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley. PHOTO COURTESY OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Wallace, La. (AP) — Sisters Jo …
Dispatch from a world on fire
Wildfire smoke and its impacts have long been an issue for many in the western United States. But the fires are getting worse there too. …
Business
Your tax refund could be bigger this year. Here’s what to do with it
STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — The average taxpayer is getting a $2,852 refund, $75 more than last year, based on the most recent IRS …
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
Anaheim, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life at the Southern California resort chose to …
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to US auto industry
Small, well-built Chinese EV by GM. PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWZIMBABWE.CO Livonia, Mich. (AP) — A tiny, lowpriced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers …
Technology
How messaging technology is helping fuel global protests
When a friend shared a Facebook post with Michelle Burris inviting her to protest in downtown Washington, D.C., last Saturday, she knew she had to …
Hackers’ new target: Video conferencing with Zoom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ceri Weber had just begun to defend her dissertation when the chaos began: Echoes and voices interrupted her. Someone parroted her words. …
Education
Celebrating HBCUs
MIAMI, Fla. – The Historic Society and Hip Rock Star recently wrapped up the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Conference (HBCUCon), an annual celebration of …
Program providing Path to College for needy students
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A nonprofit college readiness program is helping to send low-income students to top-tier colleges and universities. Palm Beach County based …
FAMU appoints Cecil Howard as new associate provost for College of Law
Cecil Howard PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Staff Report TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) Provost Allyson L. Watson, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Cecil …
Sports
Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tua Tagovailoa has heard a lot during his NFL career about his shortcomings. Beating the New England Patriots continues not to …
Extra work, system familiarity helping Dolphins’ Hill to excel
TYREEK HILL: The team’s performance in Sunday`s 36-34 opener over the Los Angeles Chargers suggests the extra work is paying off. Next up: another road …
Tiger fans fired up!
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida A&M University’s Rattlers football squad defeated the Jackson State Tigers 28-10 at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in an Orange Bowl …
