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
US gov declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A state of emergency was declared Friday by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad with nearly 17 million chickens …
Indiana reaches out to truck drivers during HIV outbreak
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Indiana health officials dealing with an HIV outbreak in a rural county are urging truck drivers and others traveling through the outbreak …
Education
New university points to a future of hope for Liberia
I recently returned from Liberia, where I worked with a new university called the William V. S. Tubman University, once called the W. V. S. …
Graduation speaker dances her way into new career
Former Alvin Ailey dancer Tina Williams always knew she could do anything, after all that’s exactly what she was told growing up. Her two hearing-impaired …
24/7 summer learning with Miami-Dade schools
Schools across the nation are preparing to close out the regular academic year, including Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) which ends on June 5, but …