Spelman College, one of the leading educational institutions for Black women in STEM, announced a historic milestone with a $100 million gift – the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). The generous contribution comes from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband,Continue Reading
Johania Charles Miami Times Staff Writer – Thirty-one years ago, then Miami-Dade County Public Schools board member Frederica S. Wilson saw fit to advocate for a drug, dropout and prison prevention program for young boys in South Florida. Since then, thousands have gone through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project toContinue Reading
An uptick in scams related to jury duty is prompting an alert from the 4th Judicial Circuit and the Duval County Clerk of Court. Duval County officials want to warn the public about these scams and how they typically operate: Scam caller pretends to be a law enforcement officer, stateContinue Reading
A Jacksonville neighborhood some may have never seen or known about could become the city’s art center. Developers are calling the 8.3-acre property the “Phoenix Arts and Innovation District” in North Springfield which is located north of downtown and the Eastside. The abandoned warehouses and buildings are already a centerContinue Reading
PUBLISHED JANUARY 17, 2024 – When the governors of Texas, Arizona and Florida took advantage of the welcoming traditions provided by sanctuary cities, it was meant to get rid of an unwanted problem. David W. Marshall More than 23,000 asylum seekers have been bused to Chicago from Texas since the beginningContinue Reading
By Stacy M. Brown – An icon, trailblazer, and media legend, Simpson held a commanding presence in Washington, D.C. By Stacy M. Brown – Legendary radio and media personality Donnie Simpson signed off, possibly for the last time, on Friday, January 12. The illustrious career that spanned an incredible 55 yearsContinue Reading
Freezing and frosty temperatures call for something warm and hearty! If your better half is in slippers and not happy with the cold, then warm them up with a simple stew. One pot, three-to-four hours of slow cooking and this kale fortified goodness will warm you and your loved ones.Continue Reading
A man charged with killing another man at a Westside mobile home park late last year pleaded not guilty Thursday morning when he faced a judge. Gregory Sangle Jr. is charged with second-degree murder and felony possession of a bulletproof vest in the death of Arthur George. Sangle, who willContinue Reading
President Biden is expected to deliver remarks on how his Bidenomics and Investing in America Agenda are repairing and rebuilding our infrastructure, lowering costs, supporting a small business boom, and creating good-paying jobs.Continue Reading
Keep the extra blankets handy for you, your pets, plants and pipes as freezing temperatures return this weekend. A little warmer this afternoon as the cloud cover increased. Late tonight and Friday through around noon a few showers could develop under the mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will remain near seasonalContinue Reading
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