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Generations of efforts to rid Miami-Dade and South Florida of economic and social inequity have fallen short all too often or come to grief. Read more
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Just four months shy of completing a year-long commitment to address food insecurity and supporting local businesses scourged by the pandemic, the Miami Dolphins franchise and its foundation surpassed a $1 million dollar goal for its food relief program. Read more
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There is a lot of sucking up going on. It's so powerful you can actually feel the gravitational pull. Between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Miami… Read more
After four years of the previous administration’s efforts to destroy the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Joe Biden has moved swiftly to r… Read more
During the pandemic, it seems as if there’s always something or someone to criticize. Read more
Last week, we learned that a lawsuit was filed against eight members of the Miami-Dade Police Department for interfering with free speech and … Read more
LIVING BLACK
The Florida Grand Opera has partnered with the Historic Hampton House to present Angela Brown's laugh-out-loud “Opera … From a Sistah's Point of View” to Black audiences Sunday, Feb. 28, for two live performances. Read more
Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier was billed as the “Fight of the Century” and in preparation for the March 8, 1971, bout, Ali spent time in Miami Beach training at the …
The 29th annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival, the country’s largest and most prestigious Black film fest, kicks off Feb. 28 with a screening of David Oyelowo’s…
Health & Wellness
The facts are troubling: Black Americans are more likely to have a number of serious illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. And, members of the Black community a… Read more
After a year of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health. However, experts warn that diligence is still extremely important… Read more
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to launch two medical clinics in underserved communities near his hometown in North Carolina, a regional health care system announced Monday. Read more
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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Stephanie Jeanbaptiste’s lifelong dream was to start a business out of a desire to help her husband, Guyvens Geffrard – a former head chef at The Palms in Miami Beach – reach his full culinary potential. It led to the opening of the House of Flavor Restaurant four years ago with her busines… Read more
Latest Headlines
- Demand far outpacing supply
- Chief: Police heeded Capitol attack warnings but overwhelmed
- CVS ignores Black community in Miami-Dade vaccine effort
- Achieving prosperity for Black Miami after decades of failure
- Dr. James Hildreth appointed to COVID-19 Task Force
- Six residents surprised with new cars
- DeSantis pushes for voter restrictions
- Pro-Trump anesthesiologist, Jennifer Susan Wright of Mount Sinai, charged with hate crime
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