March 2025

Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan

Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The FDA, CDC, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services among others   Associated Press | [email protected] By AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including

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Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know

Associated Press | [email protected] By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press More research is needed into synthetic braids and other products. ATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms for hours at a time to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they’re wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits

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Florida jobless rate rises to 3.6%, but South Florida still has lowest unemployment in state

By Jim Turner | News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate in February ticked up for the second consecutive month, but a state official said it’s “too early” to link any increase to ongoing federal job cuts. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday said the unemployment rate increased from 3.5% in January to 3.6%

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Haitian author Laferrière celebrates French language in Miami appearances this weekend

Haiti By Jacqueline Charles Before he became an offiicial guardian of the French language, the exiled Haitian journalist-turned novelist Dany Laferrière called Miami home. From the colorful vibes and vibrancy of the community, so close to his childhood home in Haiti, Laferrière wrote 10 novels. In fact of his 16 books on Haiti, a dozen were

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How ‘Technoference’ Is Ruining Millennials’ Relationships

Living By Melissa Fleur Afshar Newsweek Life Smartphones have long become indispensable tools for communication, entertainment, and work. But for many millennials, their constant presence is proving to be more harmful than helpful-especially when it comes to relationships. Relationship app Paired surveyed 1,561 people to understand exactly how phones-along with other technologies-are interfering with respondents’ love

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Black Teen from Georgia Earns $6M in Scholarships, Accepted to 155 Colleges

Nationwide — Chase Matthews, a 17-year-old African American teen from South Fulton, Georgia, has secured acceptance letters from 155 colleges across all 50 states, with over $6 million in scholarship offers. She is an honor student and band member and has maintained an ‘A’ average while serving as a role model. Matthews, a Westlake High senior

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63-Year-Old Black Man Finally Graduates College Four Decades After He Dropped Out

Nationwide — Brian Key, an African American man from Reading, Pennsylvania, is making history and and proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. After more than four decades of having dropped out of college, he has now graduated from Reading Area Community College (RACC) with a degree in Integrative Studies and a Certificate

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Black Entrepreneur Partners With Non-Profit to Host Zoom Event About Cryptocurrency and the Racial Wealth Gap

Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month titled “Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Can Investing in Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Platforms Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap?” The event will take place via Zoom on

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