June 2026

ADVISORY: Oliver Gilbert to formally announce congressional campaign Sunday, June 7

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Oliver Gilbert, III, current Miami-Dade County Commissioner and former two-term Mayor of Miami Gardens, will formally announce his campaign for Florida’s 24th Congressional District on Sunday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 21311 NW 34th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Gilbert filed his Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission […]

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Are VA or FHA loans good or bad in borrowing to buy a home? Here’s what to know

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By Lew Sichelman Andrews McMeel Syndication With housing prices marching ever upward, government-backed mortgages are among the most popular forms of financing these days. But misguided buyers and sellers too often turn their noses up at these loans. They mistakenly believe that only borrowers with poor credit need FHA or VA loans, and that the financing often

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How American Friends of Jamaica led relief after island was hit by Hurricane Melissa

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By Jacqueline Charles As Hurricane Melissa approached Jamaica last fall, Wendy Hart and her team at the American Friends of Jamaica hoped the storm would change course. It did not. Instead, Melissa became the strongest hurricane ever to strike the Caribbean island. Although the outcome was devastating, American Friends of Jamaica was ready. Read more at:

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Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s settlement fund

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By  MARY CLARE JALONICK and JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill. Senators voted 52-47 to pass the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol

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With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal

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By  SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the location on Chicago’s South Side to textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home. The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. But tens of

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The Job Market Is Already Brutal. Now AI-Powered Job Scams Are Making It Even More Dangerous For Black Women

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As layoffs, slow hiring, and economic uncertainty hit Black women hard, scammers are using fake recruiters, deepfakes, and polished job posts to steal personal information. By Kimberly Wilson The job hunt has always been a stress-inducing process. It’s a never-ending cycle of apply, get rejected, apply again, complete a task, get an interview, then get ghosted.

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Russell Wilson Retires From The NFL And Begins A New Chapter In Broadcasting

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The former Seahawks star finishes his career with 353 touchdown passes and will join The NFL Today on CBS Sports as an analyst this fall. By Okla Jones · Updated June 4, 2026 Russell Wilson is stepping away from professional football. The longtime NFL quarterback announced Wednesday that he is retiring after 14 seasons and will begin a career

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10 Foods that Clean Your Blood Naturally

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By Nutritionist Mary Toscano When people talk about “cleaning your blood,” they often imagine special detox drinks or expensive supplements. The truth is, your body already has a built-in blood-cleaning system. Your liver, kidneys, lungs, and lymphatic system work around the clock to filter waste, remove toxins, and keep your blood healthy. While no single

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Haitian film by Miami-born director at Tribeca Festival aims to change ‘depiction of Black fathers’

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WLRN Public Media | By Wilkine Brutus A new Haitian coming-of-age fantasy-drama by a Miami-born director is premiering at one of the world’s most influential film festivals, showing scenes of Haiti rarely seen in mainstream media. The feature is making its world premiere Friday at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The Tropic Sun and

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