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
Theatrical power of voting
(Black PR Wire) – In the grip of the 2020 pandemic, just days before the presidential election, a woman in Miami recalls her shock four …
‘Queen of Harlem’ commands
HARLEM, NY (Black PR Wire) – “The Queen of Harlem Commandments” is the first book by Michelle Smalls, a Harlem powerhouse who turned her pain …
Business
Regulators contest Staples combination with Office Depot
NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the proposed combination of Staples and Office Depot, and the office supply companies say they plan …
Florida, Seminole Tribe reach $3 billion gambling deal
TALLAHASSEE – (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that he and the Seminole Tribe have reached a sweeping new gambling deal that would …
Emanuel AME to donate $1.5M to church shooting victims
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina church where nine parishioners were shot and killed in what police called a racially motivated attack earlier this year …
Technology
General Motors will invest $174 million in Kansas plant
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) _ General Motors will invest $174 million in its Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, to pay for new equipment and …
Shore students hope to speed up turtle protection bill
By WAYNE PARRY TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Students from a Jersey shore environmental science school helped get lawmakers to speed up action on a turtle …
Education
Broward College business summit to help women break financial barriers
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The pay disparity between men and women continues to be a topic of importance, not just when women are employees but …
Miami Gardens hosts fifth engineering fair
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — In an effort to encourage its students to excel in the fields of science and engineering, the City of Miami Gardens …
St. Thomas University and Antioch Church mentor Carol City students
Last Friday, 75 volunteers from St. Thomas University, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Diplomas Now were deployed to Carol City Middle School to facilitate and …
Sports
FIFA urged to let public figures lead change after scandals
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) _ FIFA should let “eminent public figures” lead truly independent reform of the scandal-hit governing body, according …
Florida coach McElwain ready to bring back wins,
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer HOOVER, Ala. (AP) _ New Florida coach Jim McElwain drives by a statue of Steve Spurrier every day on …
Lawsuit: DirecTV’s ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ is illegal monopoly
By SUDHIN THANAWALA SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ DirecTV’s exclusive right to broadcast certain NFL games is an illegal monopoly that raises costs for bars and …
