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Graduation celebrates one of life’s major accomplishments. It also celebrates independence, which is often eagerly anticipated -albeit a bit scary. As a result, most people …

Zipporah has a voice that gets attention. After hearing her exquisite rendition of the National Anthem at a youth basketball tournament, I was convinced she …

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MELTY.DE LOS ANGELES (AP) – Captain America: Civil War is still the fifth biggest opener of all time despite a slight drop …

Whether you’re at work or on the town, you want your clothes to look their best. However, limited time and money can pose challenges to …

Last month I introduced The S.O.S. by explaining that it describes a woman’s relationship with herself – with her Sisterhood of Self. The use of …

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL AND TURNERTECH.DADESCHOOLS.NET As proposed by School Board Vice Chair Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, the MiamiDade School Board recognized six 12thgrade students from …

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Florida Memorial University (FMU) held its 137th commencement on May 14. At the commencement ceremony, FMU President Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., …

PHOTO COURTESY OF COJ.NET AND JACKSONVILLE.COM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Three icons of civil rights history in Florida were inducted into the Civil Rights Hall of …

PHOTO COURTESY OF DRJOHNEJONES.COM CENTRAL CITY, Neb. – A “buffalo soldier” from Nebraska who served during the Indian Wars is getting a headstone and military …

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – For South Floridians looking to inject culture and fun into their summer, look to The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum (www.spadymuseum.com), which …