October 2026

How a soccer match and a player’s remarks reignited Haiti-Dominican tensions

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By Jacqueline Charles When the governing entity for soccer in the Caribbean and North America scheduled Haiti and the Dominican Republic to face each other in its Nations League soccer tournament at Santo Domingo’s newly renovated Félix Sánchez stadium, the match was bound to be intense. The two countries share the same Caribbean island, Hispaniola,

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2026 Legacy Top Health Care Professionals keeping the community healthy from exam room and beyond

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By LLeraj Esoud South of 152nd Street in Miami-Dade, where private obstetricians have grown scarce, Dr. Gerald P. Pierre has spent decades delivering babies for families who have fewer places to turn for healthcare. Having practiced medicine for more than 50 years, for Pierre, the work is personal. “I treat every one of my patients,

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Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the ‘biggest regret of my career’ in a new book

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By  MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary in the

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Building a healthier Broward starts with community trust and early care

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The numbers tell a grim story. In 2024, 11% of babies delivered in Broward were born preterm, exceeding state and national averages. In 2025, our severe maternal morbidity rate peaked at 12%, nearly doubling over the last decade and surpassing two-thirds of Florida. Meanwhile, C-section rates remain among the highest statewide. The data speaks to

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Growing demand for behavioral health creates opportunity for Black-owned businesses

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The growing conversation around mental health is creating both an urgent community need and an important economic opportunity. Across the country, individuals, families, employers, schools and community organizations are seeking greater access to behavioral and mental health services. For Black communities, where barriers to affordable and culturally responsive care remain, expanding access also creates an

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Meet the Legacy honorees who are helping to win the fight against dementia

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By Hannah Spence While many people wait for major symptoms to appear before seeking medical care, the University of Miami Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in Boca Raton is shifting focus toward proactive, preventative care for neurocognitive diseases. The team consists of 42 people who work collaboratively in varying roles such as clinicians, coordinators, research

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