Massachusetts school district reaches settlement over sisters racial bullying
Melody and Kamora Dabney were targeted with racial slurs and ridiculed at high school (Photo courtesy of Facebook). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times ...
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Miami-Dade Tax Collector Office returns $104 million in revenues to fund services
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez (Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Office). MIAMI- Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez announced that his office ...
Recall effort underway against Dominican Republic-born Massachusetts mayor after federal indictment
Photo of mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts Brian DePena (courtesy of the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times The mayor of ...
Miami-Dade to host Anna Coleman redevelopment project meeting November 9
Rendering of the redevelopment of the Anna Coleman mixed-used project (Courtesy of Integra Solution). MIAMI – Miami-Dade County is hosting a community meeting on the ...
Kidney disease warning signs can look like ordinary signs of aging
Photo courtesy of freepik.com By Knowridge Science Report Persistent tiredness, swollen ankles and changes in urination can sometimes reflect kidney disease rather than aging alone. ...
Donalds becomes first Black Florida Governor, Moody edges out Nixon in U.S. Senate race
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BYRONDONALDS.COM AND FACEBOOK.COM By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has made history as the first ...
New Superintendent Villalobos promotes public school excellence
Miami-Dade County Public School Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos (Photo courtesy of Facebook). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – After earning an associate’s ...
MLB Hall of Famer, Miami native Andre Dawson honored with Governor’s Medal of Freedom
FAMU President Dr. Marva Johnson, MLB Hall of Famer Andre Dawson, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and FAMU Vice President John F. Davis (Photo courtesy of ...
Mural Masters Miami Paint. Compete. Dominate: Mural Masters Miami brings a Global Mural Showdown to Miami Art Week 2026
Mural Masters Miami (PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMIANDBEACHES.COM). MIAMI, FL — The Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE305) announces Mural Masters Miami, a new global mural competition ...
Black Americans are being left behind in the AI race
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Ashley King Two of the largest offerings of this era — SpaceX’s record-setting listing in June and Anthropic’s public filing ...
Trump has lowered the wages of American workers
By LAWRENCE S. WITTNER On June 6, 2025, Donald Trump’s White House staff issued an upbeat statement proclaiming that what it called the “Trump Effect” ...
We can restore checks and balances on Trump
Rapper Nikki Minaj is the latest high profile political tool of Donald Trump (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK). By Emil Amok Guillermo Rapper Nikki Minaj is ...
Miami Beach to honor Legendary Performer and activist Josephine Baker
Legendary Performer Josephine Baker (Photo courtesy of WIKIPEDIA). MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Legendary singer and dancer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker will be honored ...
Donalds becomes first Black Florida Governor, Moody edges out Nixon in U.S. Senate race
Erika Donalds, Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds and Lt. Governor-elect Bryan Avila celebrate victory (Photo courtesy of Facebook). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI ...
Black Affairs Advisory Board to hold public meeting November 4
Photo courtesy of www.miamidade.gov MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) will hold its monthly public meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, ...
Schools Superintendent Villalobos talks achievements, shrinking student population, teachers’ salaries and safety
Miami-Dade County Public School Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos (Photo courtesy of Facebook). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – After earning an associate’s ...
Miramar to host community meeting on safety and crime prevention issues
Miramar Vice Mayor Carson “Eddy” Edwards (Photo courtesy of the City of Miramar). MIRAMAR, Fla. – The City of Miramar is inviting the community to ...
North Miami offers rental assistance for residents experiencing financial hardship
Photo courtesy of vecteezy.com NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – North Miami residents seeking to rent a home might be eligible for up to $4,800 for move-in ...
AT&T agrees to $177 million settlement after customers data breaches
Photo courtesy of Wallpapers.com AT&T customers might be eligible for up to $7,500 following two major data breaches, according to Advert. Millions of customers may ...
Bahamas at Jazz to Junkanoo set for November 14 at Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center MIAMI – The Marshall L. Davis African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is hosting the Bahamas at ...
Street to be named to honor longtime Charles R. Drew Elementary principal Dr. Frederick A. Morley
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI – The late Dr. Frederick A. Morley, longtime principal of Charles R. Drew Elementary School, will have a street named ...
Miami-Dade Community Services Department to host Veterans Day job fair
Photo courtesy of iStock MIAMI – Miami-Dade County Community Service Department is hosting a community job fair in honor of Veterans Day, which is set ...
NFBPA Vice President Dr. Crawford receives President’s Award for outstanding leadership
National Forum of Black Public Administrators South Florida Chapter Vice President Dr. Danita Crawford (Photo courtesy of Facebook). MIAMI – National Forum of Black Public ...
Kidney drugs linked to longer survival even after age 80
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Knowridge A class of medicines commonly used for diabetes and kidney disease may offer meaningful benefits even to people in ...
DeSantis supports property tax relief ahead of midterm elections
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz participate in a round table discussion on Amendment 3 (Photo ...
Pioneers Thelma and Theodore Gibson to have Coconut Grove street named in their honor
Pioneers Thelma and Rev. Theodore Gibson (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI- Black trailblazers Rev. Theodore and Thelma Gibson ...
MLB Hall of Famer, Miami native Dawson receives Governor’s Medal of Freedom
FAMU President Dr. Marva Johnson, MLB Hall of Famer Andre Dawson, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and FAMU Vice President John F. Davis (Photo courtesy of ...
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion fine for privacy breaches
Photo courtesy of Facebook A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $25 million fine after a jury found Meta guilty of exposing user data, ...
Florida children drownings reach alarming rate despite prevention efforts
Photo courtesy of premisesinjuryadvocates.com By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – Florida leads the nation in children drownings despite prevention efforts to keep ...
Miami Gardens to host Family Fall Festival Oct. 31
Photo courtesy of STOCK MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The City of Miami Gardens is hosting its annual Family Fall Festival for Halloween, on Saturday, October ...
North Miami Mayor Desulme ineligible to run for qualifying fee violation, judge says
North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK) MIAMI – A Miami-Dade Circuit judge ruled that North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme should be disqualified ...
Jolly, Donalds make last-minute pitches for Florida gubernatorial race
Florida gubernatorial candidates Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and Democrat and former congressman David Jolly (Photo courtesy megicula.info) By David L. Snelling South Florida Times ...
Big Risks and Benefits of Diabetes Drug Metformin
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock By Knowridge Metformin is widely used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and research suggests it may also offer ...
Reid says Nixon, Democrats gaining ground for midterm elections
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and journalist, political commentator and television host Joy Reid at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK). ...
Miami-Dade tax collector warns residents about fraud traffic citation texts
Photo courtesy of chattooga1180.com MIAMI- Dariel Fernandez, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, Issues Scam Alert Regarding Fraudulent Traffic Citation Text Messages The Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s ...
Ocean Aviation breaks ground on flagship campus at Miami Executive Airport
Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade County MIAMI – Ocean Aviation, backed by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, broke ground on a new private aviation campus at Miami ...
Feeding South Florida to feed 500 people for Thanksgiving
Photo courtesy of Feeding South Florida By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – With food prices on the rise and government cuts to ...
Hope Booth at FSU addresses mental health on college campus
FSU has become the first university in the country to install a Hope Booth, providing an innovative, accessible mental health resource that encourages proactive well ...
What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home searched by the Justice Department (Photo courtesy of HOUSE.GOV) BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Federal agents searched Democratic Rep. ...
Sudan’s famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages
Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK CAIRO (AP) — Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across parts of Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, a global food ...
The science of finding Cancer early just proved itself
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Gary A. Puckrein, PHD Residents of Houston’s Fifth Ward live adjacent to documented creosote contamination. The neighborhood is ninety-four percent ...
Interview: What Black women need to know about breast cancer & heart health
Photo courtesy of STOCK MIAMI – Baptist HealthTalk Breast cancer and heart disease may seem like separate health concerns, but they’re more connected than many ...
Hegseth’s televised execution is an atrocity
By ANTONIA WILLIAMS-GARY There should not be any more state sanctioned murders. They do not deter capital crimes; they do not provide restitution to aggrieved ...
Annual Young People’s Assembly set for November 7 in Overtown
Photo courtesy of Facebook MIAMI -The Youth Voice Action Collective group is inviting the community to the 4th annual Young People’s Assembly, which is set ...
Feeding South Florida to feed 500 people for Thanksgiving to fight food insecurity
Photo courtesy of jsonline.com By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – With food prices on the rise and government cuts to Supplemental Nutrition ...
Founding member of legendary R&B group the Dells dies at 90
Photo courtesy of Billboard.com LaVerne Allison, co-founder of the legendary R&B group The Dells, has died, according to news reports. He was 90. A cause of ...
FSU first college campus to install mental health Hope Booth for students
The Interactive Hope Booth is located inside the Student Union on the campus of Florida State University (Photo courtesy of FSU). By David L. Snelling ...
Tax Collector Fernandez warns residents about fake appointments
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez (Photo courtesy of Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office). MIAMI – Miami-Dade County residents were placed on alert about fake ...
Joseph Caleb Center presents, Black Birth of Music Series
Special to the Editor The Joseph Caleb Auditorium’s Caleb Around Town series delivered yet another unforgettable evening with Rhythm Reborn, transforming the Miami Theater Center ...
FPL launches new Assistance Center to help customers find help and savings
Photo courtesy of FPL.COM By staff report JUNO BEACH, Fla. — Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is launching a new online Assistance Center, designed ...
FAMU-FSU develop wall and roof designs that protect against hurricane force winds
Florida A&M and Florida State University faculty are helping build stronger structures by examining how wave-shaped patterns on exterior walls and roofs reduce wind loads. PHOTO ...
A Doula’s witness to Black maternal health
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ANTOINETTE STEWART-ENEH Special to California Black Media Partners Note: Client A, B & C, names are withheld for privacy; these accounts ...
The deceptive advertisements masking drug dangers
Photo courtesy of STOCK By ERIC FEINBERG Advertisements for personalized GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are now as pervasive as they are dangerous. There’s already a robust ...
Fla. Gov. DeSantis and his wife deprived sick children
Photo courtesy of STOCK By JOHN-MICHAEL LAWRENCE My friend, Perry Jennings of New Orleans, shared this about Ron De Santis and his wife depriving sick ...
WNBA Doctor: Sports Medicine must get better at treating women
As the primary care sports medicine doctor for the New York Liberty — and a former Division I athlete — I’ve seen more sports injuries ...
Fort Lauderdale, Miami Gardens among top sites for National High School Football Hall of Fame
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick inducted into the National High School Football Hall of Fame in 2025 (Photo courtesy of the National High School Football ...
Feeding South Florida to feed 500 people for Thanksgiving to fight food insecurity
Photo courtesy of ar.inspiredpencil.com MIAMI – More than 1.7 million individuals throughout South Florida are expected to experience food insecurity this holiday season. Feeding South ...
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tropical Depression forming in the Gulf Coast
Photo courtesy of www. pixabay.com Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Tropical Depression, which ...
Miami-Dade tax collector commits additional $20 million for police services amid budget dispute
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – As Miami-Dade Mayor Daneilla Levine Cava and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero‑Stutz clash ...
Annika Ashton first Black woman and Jamaican Broward County Attorney
Photo courtesy of Broward County By David L. Snelling South Florida Times FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Annika E. Ashton is the new Broward County Attorney, ...
U.S. Rep. Wilson sponsors Glaucoma Vision Act to expand screenings and prevent vision loss
Photo courtesy of elevateblackhealth.com By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – Blacks are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma, an eye disease ...
Bank of America settles $39 million class action lawsuit
Photo courtesy of fity.club Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch has agreed to settle a $39 million class action lawsuit for allegedly paying brokerage customers near-zero ...
Nixon, Byrd seeking history in run for U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate candidates Angie Nixon and James Byrd (PHOTOS COURTESY OF FLHOUSE.GOV, BALLOTPEDIA.COM AND FACEBOOK). By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – As ...
Peter Magubane: A camera against Apartheid
Peter Magubane (Photo courtesy of WIKIPEDIA). By BlackPressUSA Newswire Peter Magubane was more than a photographer. He was a witness, storyteller, historian and courageous chronicler ...
The youngest American killed in the Vietnam War
Photo courtesy of Pinterest.com By JORDAN MEADOWS Staff Writer The Carolinian NEW YORK – Marine, Dan Bullock was 15 years old when he was killed ...
Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel $800M in spending approved by Congress
Photo courtesy Facebook By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is not permitted to withhold beyond the end of the fiscal year ending ...
Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Photo courtesy of Facebook). By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin ...
The audacity of Joyce Beatty
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Standing up to a bully requires more than slogans, press releases or carefully staged outrage. It requires looking power in the ...
Responsible AI development requires a seat at the table for Black America
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com By BlackPress USA Newswire Chicago Defender When I play poker and go all-in, I may be holding pocket aces. Other times, ...
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson announces $8.8 grants for HBCUs
U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (Photo courtesy of Facebook). MIAMI – Retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has announced $8.8 million in grants for four Florida HBCUs. ...
BET personality, radio host Angela Stribling dies at 58
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Angela Stribling, a pioneering Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality and popular radio host, has died, according to People’s Magazine. She ...
Earth, Wind & Fire coming to Kravis Center March 6, 2027
Photo courtesy of www.ravinia.com WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Legendary R&B group Earth, Wind and Fire will perform at the Raymond Kravis Center for the ...
Legacy Pitch Project breaks ground at Walter Frazier Park in Miami Gardens
Photo courtesy of FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee MIAMI GARDENS – The FIFA World Cup 2026TM Miami Host Committee, in partnership with the City ...
Faith Community Baptist Church breaks ground on affordable housing units
Faith Community Baptist Church Pastor-Emeritus Richard Dunn II (Photo courtesy of David L. Snelling) By David L. Snelling South Florida Times MIAMI – Faith leaders ...
Broward County to rename school after Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer
Photo courtesy of the City of Coral Springs By David L. Snelling FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Late Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer will have ...
Why Fatty Liver Turns Serious Very Fast
Photo courtesy of STOCK By Knowridge A person can look and feel well while serious liver damage is developing quietly. A new study from the ...
The Legendary Wailers to headline free concert at Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
Photo courtesy of The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center. MIAMI – The sounds of reggae will take over Miami as the Legendary Wailers will ...
Florida Announces the Start of Workforce Pell Grant Funding to Support Short-Term, Career-Focused Training
Photo courtesy of Facebook Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s initial list of eligible short-term workforce programs for purposes of implementing the new federal Workforce Pell ...
Dolphins must lean on small victories after being overmatched for a second straight game
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Much of this season for the Miami Dolphins will be about small victories — even if actual wins are hard to come by.
Diaspora Vibe Presents Back-Chat
Back-Chat: Diasporic Storytelling Through Film & Photography Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Join this exciting evening, tonight for ...
Haitians condemn US bribe to return to Haiti
STOCK PHOTO VIA AI By David L. Snelling MIAMI – Haitian professionals have condemned the U.S. government’s alleged offer of $3,000 to leave the U.S. ...
Passing for White, fighting for Black America: The courage of Walter White
Walter White (PHOTO COURTESY OF GEORGIAENCYCLOPEDIA.ORG). By TAMARA SHILOH Walter Francis White was one of the most important civil rights leaders of the first half ...
Nolan Wells family pushes back after grand jury declines to issue indictments
Nolan Wells family BY SOPHIE BATES, CLAUDIA LAUER AND DAVE COLLINS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to recommend charges ...
The new american fear from 9-11 to AI
Emilamok Guillermo I was quiet about 9/11 until this week, when terrorism got an upgrade. Artificial intelligence. I have taken 9/11 seriously every year. Twenty-five ...