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
New nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, opioid overdoses gets FDA approval
Narcan nasal spray for the treatment of opioid overdoses PHOTO COURTESY OF LAIST.COM VIA STOCK PHOTO WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. health regulators on Monday approved …
Five reasons lawmakers need to improve public health emergency preparedness without delay
STOCK PHOTO The Covid-19 pandemic is seemingly behind us; in fact, President Biden recently ended the official national health emergency on April 10. So perhaps …
Business
Senate approves Lisa Cook as first Black woman to Fed post
Washington (AP) — The Senate confirmed economist Lisa Cook on Tuesday to serve on the Federal Reserve’s board of governors, making her the first Black …
Florida Memorial University seeks return to good standing
Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP) – The only historically Black university in South Florida is hoping to be upgraded from probation to good standing by its …
J&J suspends COVID-19 vaccine sales forecast
New Brunswick, NJ – Johnson & Johnson is suspending sales forecasts for its COVID-19 vaccine only a few months after saying the shot could bring …
Technology
Microsoft increases paid leave for new parents
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Microsoft says it will offer more paid leave to new parents and increase other benefits …
Reddit updates content policy, banning a ‘handful’ of groups
NEW YORK (AP) _ Reddit, the online discussion site known for free-wheeling discussions, is updating its content policy as it tries to be a more …
Education
From interns to first-gen university students
PHOTO COURTESY OF PROPEL BOCA RATON, Fla. – Fulfilling its mission of helping disadvantaged youth achieve academic success, PROPEL (People Reaching Out to Provide Education …
High School graduation rates reveals improvement, but slowing
By MATTHEW ATWELL WASHINGTON — The national high school graduation rate reached an alltime high of 84.6 percent in 2017, up from 79 percent in …
BCPS PARTNERS WITH JERSEY COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER NURSELIFE EXPLORATION CAMP
As part of efforts to develop a pipeline of future nurses, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Coordinated Student Health Services, in partnership with Jersey College …
Sports
Was There: Smith and Carlos protest during 1968 Olympics
PHOTO COURTESY OF OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY MEXICO CITY (AP) – By the time they reached Mexico City in October 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos …
Paul Allen was major part of sports landscape in Northwest
SEATTLE (AP) – No one had more influence on professional sports in the Pacific Northwest than Paul Allen. But though he was the owner of …
Miami Heat player sues for lost income from dog’s neutering
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALL U CAN HEAT COOPER CITY, Fla. – Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem is suing the veterinary hospital he says “castrated” his …
