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
Ensuring good nutrition, better health of children, caregivers
(StatePoint) – There are 2.5 million children in the United States growing up in “grandfamilies,” meaning they’re being raised by relatives or close friends without …
Tackling maternal mortality crisis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Black women are more likely to die from complications of childbirth than white women and Hispanic white women and the death …
Business
Jamaicans shun UK royal visit, demand slavery reparations
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) – Dozens of wellknown leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the …
US Black population: The biggest growth is in smaller U.S. cities
Brandon Manning and his wife were both born in the U.S. South and had been itching to return, but Manning didn’t want to go back …
US, corporations ban all Russian oil, energy imports
Associated Press Washington (AP) — Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for …
Technology
AT&T, as new owner of DirecTV, offers TV-wireless discount
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ AT&T customers will save $10 a month and get a single bill for their TV …
Cadence celebrates 30 years of specialty blade making
By LAURA PETERS The News Leader STAUNTON, Va. (AP) _ Alan Connor doesn’t want to take credit for saving people’s lives, but his company, Cadence, …
Education
FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells
Staff Report hot plastic, we can extrude materials that are similar or present in the human body.” A United Kingdom scientist created the cornea technology, …
School supplies sought for 1,000 special needs children
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CDTC FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Back to School time is stressful for any parent. The season means an extra layer of stress …
DR. STEVE GALLON III OPPOSESTHE ARMING OF TEACHERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
At the June 19, 2019 School Board meeting, District 1 School Board member Dr. Steve Gallon III will propose Board Agenda item H-4, Opposition to …
Sports
US Open champion Osaka dominant on return to tennis action in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s homecoming couldn’t have gone much better. Playing in her first tournament since winning the U.S. Open, third-seeded Osaka impressed her …
PHOTO COURTESY OF JACKSON STATE HOLDS OFF FLORIDA A&M, 18-16 IN ODD FINISH
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Christian Jacquemin’s late field goal and Florida A&M’s poor clock management gave Jackson State an 18-16 victory in a penalty-filled game …
Dolphins show staying power in season-opening win
PHOTOS COURTESY OF COVER32.COM, MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – The Miami Dolphins’ first game in 2017 was delayed a week due to a hurricane, so …
