By Barry Jackson Updated January 30, 2025 4:30 PM Heat legend Dwyane Wade revealed on his podcast that he had nearly half of one of his kidneys removed because of a cancerous tumor. Wade said the procedure, which removed 40 percent of his kidney, was done in December 2023 after doctors discovered a tumor on […]
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Miami-Dade County Jennie Lopez [email protected] Tonight, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava delivered her fifth State of the County address at Miami Senior High, with hundreds of community leaders, elected officials, and residents in attendance. During her address, she reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to building on the progress made during her first term to improve quality of
by KMJQ | BlackDoctor.org Legendary singer Charlie Wilson is the definition of a comback story. He’s now able to see his name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after singing lead in the Gap Band alongside his brothers Ronnie and Robert with a long string of R&B hits in the ’70s and ’80s. From
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(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in the luxurious backdrop of the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. This year’s honorees embody a tireless commitment to cultural elevation, including Emmy, GRAMMY, Tony winner and
Healthcare these days can be a complicated and frustrating mess. Especially when you’re facing potential discrimination based on your sex, gender, age, or race! As a Black patient, you may have encountered certain, shall we say, less-than-stellar doctor visits. In some cases, discrepancies happen because you and your doctor lack that rapport that is so
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Not addressed in the report is the debate over copyrighted human works that are being pulled from the internet and other sources and ingested to train AI systems. By Associated Press UPDATED: January 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM PST By MATT O’BRIEN Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to
By Steven Walker | [email protected] | Orlando Sentinel UPDATED: January 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM EST Florida students scored significantly worse on national reading tests taken last year than in 2022, mirroring a continuing national decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, data released Wednesday morning shows. The Sunshine State’s eighth graders also struggled on the national math test, posting the
Historic Rematch Set for Labor Day Weekend at Hard Rock Stadium By Brandace Dean | 305.744.5758 Email: [email protected] The stage is set for an exciting rematch this Labor Day Weekend as the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers return to theOrange Blossom Classic (OBC) to face off against the Howard University Bison at Hard Rock
The Urban League of Broward County (ULBC), marking its 50th anniversary of service and community impact, is proud to announce a generous donation from Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), a long-time partner of the organization. This significant contribution will provide 20 new Chromebooks to the Urban League’s National Achievers Society (NAS) students, empowering them
By Rick Beasley Updated January 28, 2025 6:12 PM As we reflect on South Florida’s remarkable economic growth in 2024, it is clear that we are at a pivotal moment. Job creation in Miami-Dade has consistently outpaced state and national averages and unemployment has dropped to historic lows. Our economy is resilient, and our
