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
California to keep paying Walgreens despite abortion dispute
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s Medicaid program will continue to pay Walgreens about $1.5 billion each year despite Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom declaring last month …
Justice Department calls abortion pill order ‘unprecedented’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Justice Department on Monday called a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of the most commonly used method of …
Business
Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington
Hartford, Conn. (AP) — The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting announced Tuesday they have agreed to a $73 million …
Black History Month 2022 TV is provocative, creative
Los Angeles (AP) – How U.S. history is told and taught is being challenged and potentially constricted on several fronts, but television’s approach to Black …
Black lawmakers blast plans for monument to Justice Thomas
Atlanta (AP) – Georgia’s Republican-controlled Senate voted Monday to erect a monument to conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Georgia native Clarence Thomas after heated …
Technology
Dodge Chargers recalled; door slam can make air bags inflate
DETROIT (AP) _ Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 322,000 sedans worldwide because side air bags can inflate if doors are slammed too hard. The …
NY village makes ransom payments to keep computers running
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York auditors say an upstate village made ransom payments of $300 and $500 last year to keep …
Education
President Robinson, meet Dr. Common
PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMU Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida A&M President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. presents an honorary doctor of Fine Arts Degree to hip-hop artist, actor, …
FAMU Law student accepted to EPA Law Clerk Honors Program
Staff Report ORLANDO, Fla – Florida A&M University (FAMU) student Bria Calvin has been accepted into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Enforcement Training …
Morehouse College to admit transgender men starting in 2020
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOREHOUSE COLLEGE The country’s only all-male historically black college will begin admitting transgender men next year, marking a major shift for the …
Sports
FAMU downs DII Fort Valley St. 41-7 for Simmons’ first win
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FAMUAN TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida A&M beat Division II Fort Valley State 41-7 on Saturday in the season opener for …
Little Haiti is getting a new soccer park
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CITY OF MIAMI Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Keon Hardemon (above) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Little Haiti Soccer …
Serena Williams easily wins 1st US Open match in 2 years
PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams was disappointed she didn’t get to say goodbye to her daughter before heading to Flushing …
