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
The small molecule penalty is a threat to health equity
STOCK PHOTO A seemingly minor provision in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act could make it harder for marginalized patients to access the medicines their doctors …
People of African ancestry are poorly represented in genetic studies
Scientists are setting out to collect genetic material from 500,000 people of African ancestry to create what they believe will be the world’s largest database …
Business
King Holiday events
STAND FOR SOMETHING: The YMCA of South Florida’s 19th Annual MLK Jr. Inspirational Weekend includes a breakfast in Broward County, luncheon in Miami-Dade County and …
‘Don’t Say Gay’ feud advances with new proposed legislation
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – Florida lawmakers will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government, according to a notice published Friday, the …
It’s Financial Wellness Month
(Black PR Wire) – January is associated with new beginnings. During this time of the year, people set their New Year’s resolutions: eat healthier, go …
Technology
CMU spinoff makes robots that are more than toys
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Robots haven’t taken over the world … yet. But they have taken over Christmas. Meet Cozmo, a Pixar-like toy truck with artificial …
Snapchat: How the vanishing-photo app managed not to fade
By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Snapchat has managed to build something lasting out of photos that vanished almost instantly. The …
Education
FLORIDA Two Florida A&M University grads among the best
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100”s first female drum major Cori Bostic, and “Million-dollar Scholar” Emmanuel Blake Dawson will be among …
School Board’s Gallon addresses 5000 Role Model’s ceremony
PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD COUNTY FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – More than 1,000 volunteers will fan out across Broward County today to celebrate the joy of …
MIAMI-DADE School Board’s Gallon addresses Role Models
MIAMI, Fla. – Miami-Dade County School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III brought greetings and an inspirational message to male students at the North Region …
Sports
Ortiz had 2nd shooting surgery
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHOWDER AND CHAMPIONS AND WHERETRAVELER BOSTON – Baseball great, former Red Sox star David Ortiz underwent a second surgery after he arrived …
Sports Illustrated magazine sold for $110 million
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAGAZINE.STORE AND MARKETWATCH NEW YORK (AP) — Sports Illustrated magazine has been sold for $110 million to a company that specializes in …
SEC hired Deloitte to review its football officiating practice
By RALPH D. RUSSO The Southeastern Conference hired international accounting firm Deloitte to conduct a review of its football officiating, reacting in part to what …
