South Florida security officers: On the front lines, left behind
By Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis During the holiday season, while many of us gather with family to celebrate, we must not forget the sacrifices of …
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US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
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Three men lynched a century ago are innocent, judge finds
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‘White Woman Syndrome’ denies Black women justice
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Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants
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The butcher’s knife, the lamb’s cry – and ascent of the billionaires
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10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025
New York (AP) — With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you’re saving to …
Health and Wellness
22 grassroots projects in Black and Brown communities win Mobilize Grants from The Carrie Meek Foundation
Miami – The Carrie Meek Foundation, Inc., the private charity advancing Congresswoman Meek’s legacy to build civically engaged, well-resourced and resilient communities, announced 22 winners …
‘Everything Everywhere’: All at once is more than enough
She’s yanked, pushed and pulled. To here, there, everywhere. To times and places she couldn’t imagine. The very drably attired Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) owns …
Business
Candle and spa subscription box service launches
Photo Courtesy of WickkedCandleBox.COM STAFF REPORT (Blacknews.com) Wicked Flame, a blackowned candle and vegan skincare company has launched its luxury candle and spa subscription box. …
Young black professionals join movement for homeownership
Center for Financial Advancement events have drawn high levels of interest from students and young black professionals. PHOTO CURTESY OF TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY …
Apple co-founder protests Facebook crisis by shutting down account
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak PHOTO COURTESY OF HYBRIDCARS.COM SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is shutting down his Facebook account as the social media …
Technology
Dorsey would have to give up Square to be Twitter CEO
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Jack Dorsey would have to give up his post at Square if he’s to become …
Vehicle-import business is big in South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Cars, cars, parked everywhere in South Philadelphia. On expansive lots below the Walt Whitman Bridge, on parcels at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. …
Education
Tablets and Kids: What to Know
StatePoint If you’ve handed over your tablet to your children more than once, it may be time to consider getting them their own device. There …
Uganda’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ lifting Northwest University
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By NINA SHAPIRO Seattle Times SEATTLE (AP) – In a fireside room on Northwest University’s Kirkland campus, Phiona Mutesi stood up …
Top Things to Consider When Selecting After School Activities for Kids
StatePoint Parents seeking positive, meaningful extracurricular activities for their children may struggle to identify the right programs for their kids, especially if busy family schedules …
Sports
Speculation over Broncos coach Gary Kubiak’s future heats up
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) – There’s growing speculation that Broncos coach Gary Kubiak will step down after the season because …
Dolphins earn 1st playoff berth since 2008 with Denver loss
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) – Now that the Miami Dolphins are in the playoffs for the first time in eight years, …
In a year of stunners, sports goes along for the ride
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer In a year filled with stunners, sports certainly went along for the ride. From the Golden State Warriors squandering …
