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
Studies show your pet may improve your health
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Courtesy of Family Features When you’re sick and your cat curls up on your lap, you might think you feel a …
Fitness tips for busy people
PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR HOFFMAN Taylor Hoffman Nowadays, workout leggings, dri-fit tees and running shoes are the new casual must haves for a day running …
Business
Delta soars on cheap fuel, but hints of a decline in fares
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) _ Delta Air Lines’ second-quarter profit nearly doubled to $1.5 billion as huge savings on fuel offset …
Google unveils buying button in mobile shopping ads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Google is introducing a way for shoppers browsing on their smartphones to buy merchandise by tapping on a button included in …
Starboard Value suggests real estate transactions for Macy’s
NEW YORK (AP) _ Activist investment firm Starboard Value says retailer Macy’s could boost its share price by spinning off its real estate into a …
Education
Mentors aid 1st generation college students
By ERIC PETERSON (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald PALATINE, Ill. (AP) _ Marvin Vargas worked hard at Palatine High School to earn the grades and scholarship …
New marine education center being built in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) _ Officials with the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and the University of Southern Mississippi have unveiled plans for a new $17 …
New University of Washington center to encourage race, diversity dialogue
By KATHERINE LONG Seattle Times SEATTLE (AP) _ University of Washington professor Ralina Joseph thinks what we’re seeing in the nation today could be the …
Sports
Lions owner Martha Ford attends minicamp
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) _ Martha Firestone Ford’s presence around the Detroit Lions has been noticeable to members of …
Warriors fans celebrate NBA title with street party
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Warriors’ fans honked their horns and danced in streets throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to celebrate their team’s first NBA …
Cavs fans must wait again for next year after finals loss
By MARK GILLISPIE CLEVELAND (AP) _ Frustration and disappointment could be heard in the murmurs and shouts from Cleveland Cavaliers fans who watched the decisive …
