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
How Art and Poetry Can Help People Deal with Challenging Times
StatePoint Whether you are dealing with personal tragedy and loss in your life, or are concerned about current events, some experts believe that creating and …
West Nile virus case found in South Carolina
West Nile found in Union County South Carolina STOCK PHOTO Associated Press UNION, S.C. (AP) – State health officials say a case of West Nile …
Business
Blue Bell: $125M investment necessary to remain operational
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) _ Blue Bell’s chief executive has told shareholders that Texas billionaire Sid Bass will lend the company up to $125 million and …
Greece does about-face, pledges big privatization push
By ALAN CLENDENNING Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) _ Work was supposed to begin next year on a 7 billion euros ($7.6 billion) waterfront urban …
World stocks uneven as Europe rally on Greece fades
By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) _ World stock markets were uneven Friday as Europe’s rally faded while most Asian indexes advanced, …
Education
Petition seeks to delay schools’ start date due to heat
AMITE, La. (AP) _ A petition calling for the start date for Tangipahoa Parish schools to be delayed due to excessive heat has drawn thousands …
Ranch near Sedona donated to University. of Arizona veterinary school
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) _ A 45-acre ranch near Sedona is going to be part of a veterinary program launching at the University of Arizona in …
Florida A&M University Board mulls concerns about president’s leadership
By TIA MITCHELL The Florida Times-Union TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University is on the upswing in many ways: Audits are clean, accreditation appears on …
Sports
Lots of study before camp ahead for Titans QB Marcus Mariota
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota loves playing football and calls playing in the NFL …
Talks falter for new Chargers stadium in San Diego
By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO (AP) _ San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is questioning whether the Chargers are serious about staying in the city, the …
Tannehill, Dolphins look sharp during mini-camp practices
By STEVE GORTEN DAVIE, Fla. (AP) _ Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill looked sharp during the second day of the Dolphins’ mini-camp. He threw seven touchdown …
