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Jasper Howard, starting cornerback of the University of Connecticut Huskies, has died from wounds inflicted during an on-campus stabbing. Howard graduated from Miami Edison High School.

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RIP Michael Joseph Jackson, 1958-2009! The King of Pop. An Icon. A Legend.

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 |

Share your memories, thoughts, and condolences as we celebrate the life of one of history's most talented entertainers.

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Jamaica Captures Gold in Olympic Track and Field

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 |

Jamaica shines at the 2008 Summer Olympics Track and Field competitions in Beijing, China. Bolt, broke world records in both the 100M and 200M; Shirley Ann-Richardson captured the gold in the women's 100M.

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Reprogrammed Adult Cells Treat Sickle-Cell Anemia in Mice

Thursday, December 6th, 2007 |

Mice with a human sickle-cell anemia disease trait have been treated successfully in a process that begins by directly reprogramming their own cells to an embryonic-stem-cell-like state, without the use of eggs.

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Redskins' Sean Taylor Dies

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 |

Former University of Miami standout safety and Gulliver Prep star Sean Taylor has died. Taylor was in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound to his upper leg around 1:45 AM EST Monday morning. He died at 3:30 AM EST Tuesday morning, 26 hours after he was shot by an intruder in his home. He was only 24 years old.

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Redskins' Sean Taylor Shot, In Critical Condition

Monday, November 26th, 2007 |

Former UM standout safety Sean Taylor was shot in his Palmetto Bay home early Monday morning. Taylor attended the University of Miami, where he was an All-American in 2003. Taylor is known for his punishing hits and great cover technique as a safety. More details to come...

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Clemency for Felons in Florida to Start Automatically after Completion of Sentence

Thursday, April 5th, 2007 |

On Thursday, Florida Governor Charlie Crist has made the process for the restoration of civil rights much easier. Effective immediately, under the new approved changes, officials in Florida will automatically begin the process for restoring rights of felons who have served their sentence.

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Actor, Activist, Icon Ozzie Davis dies at 87

Friday, February 4th, 2005 |

Ozzie Davis, known for his activism and his inseparable marriage of 57 years to Ruby Dee, died Friday in Miami. He was 87.

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In Memoriam: Clint O'Neil, Godfather of Reggae Radio

Monday, October 11th, 2004 |

Clint O'Neil, who brought reggae music to overnight radio listeners for over 20 years at WLRN 91.3 FM, died on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the age of 60 in his Miami home.

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Peebles Atlantic Development Corporation selected as "Company of the Year" by Black Enterprise

Tuesday, May 25th, 2004 |

South Florida businessman R. Donahue Peebles and his company, Peebles Atlantic Devlopment Corp., are featured in the June edition of Black Enterprise magazine. Peebles Atlantic Development Corp., with a portfolio of $500 million, had 2003 sales of $82 million. Peebles owns the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza South Beach, the only African-American owned hotel on South Beach.

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Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed Chosen as B-CC's Next President

Wednesday, April 28th, 2004 |

The new president of Bethune-Cookman College, the fifth in the school’s 100-year history, will be Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, the sitting president and CEO of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is expected to begin her new duties July 1, according to Dr. J. Stanley Marshall, chairman of the B-CC Board of Trustees.

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South Florida Radio Personality Gerard Latortue Appointed PM Of Haiti

Monday, March 1st, 2004 |

Port Au Prince- South Florida Radio Personality Gerard Latortue has been appointed Prime Minister of Haiti. Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide resigned Sunday, February 29 as Rebel Leader Guy Phillipe and Rebel Soldiers threatened publicly to March on the Capital and arrest him.

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Alvino Monk Passes

Thursday, October 30th, 2003 |

Alvino Monk, former publisher of the Greater Miami Black Resource Guide passed away on October 26, 2003. He courageously fought colon cancer for 2 years.

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Elizabeth Muto crowned Miss Black USA

Sunday, August 24th, 2003 |

Elizabeth Muto, Miss Black Nevada, was crowned Miss Black USA 2003 in Miami FL, Saturday August 23, 2003.

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