Archive for April, 2009
Headlines: April 30, 2009
INCREASED CARIBBEAN TOURISM Mexico’s loss in tourism as a result of the swine flu is the Caribbean’s gain. Jamaica and the Dominican Republic reaping the benefit of cruise lines looking for an alternate destination. Earlier this week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory against non-essential travel to [...]
Headlines: April 29, 2009
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND Are Black and Hispanic children doing as well as whites on tests? No according to the latest research and experts say president Bush’s , “No Child Left Behind” law is a failure. They say it’s done little to nothing to close the achievement gap between minorities and whites. The “No Child Left Behind” law [...]
Headlines: April 28, 2009
WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION The U.S. now has a Black President, but discrimination continues to be a major problem in the workplace, especially when it comes to higher paying jobs. That’s according to Census experts. They say brand new data shows there are still far fewer Blacks and Hispanics than Whites who make more than $50,000 dollars a [...]
Headlines: April 27, 2009
FAMU BUDGET CUT PROTEST Florida A & M University, educators and students are holding a demonstration at the state capitol today to protest budget cuts. They could have a serious impact on the school, including the possible closure of all satellite campuses. FLEET WEEK Any minute now, thousands of sailors will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, [...]
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Headlines: April 24, 2009
ELIMINATING WASTE IN COLLEGE LENDING Later today President Obama’s education secretary will announce plans to get rid of what she’s calling wasteful subsides to banks that give student loans -- instead the President wants to use that money to make college more affordable. CRACK DOWN ON CREDIT CARD COMPANIES As early as next [...]
Headlines: April 23rd, 2009
MENINGITIS ALERT The Miami Dade Health Department issuing a health alert about a rare, but deadly strain of meningitis. It’s called “W-135” and it’s being blamed for 4 deaths in South Florida in the past few months. Symptoms include neck pain, sensitivity to light, high fever and headaches. It’s easily treated with antibiotics, if [...]
Headlines: April 22nd, 2009
FREDDIE MAC CFO COMMITS SUICIDE We begin with breaking news -- the acting CFO of Freddie Mac, David Kellerman has committed suicide. Kellerman’s wife found his body this morning in their home in Virginia. BLACK FARMERS ANGRY WITH OBAMA In other news, a group of Black farmers is ticked off with President Obama. They say candidate Obama [...]
Headlines: April 21st, 2009
4 SHOT IN MIAMI Four young people hospitalized this morning victims of an apparent drive by shooting in Miami at NW 13th Avenue and 62nd Street. The victims, 15 to 21 were standing near the intersection when the gunmen drove up. If you know anything that could help police please call Crimestoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. HEARING POSPTONED A [...]
Headlines: April 20th, 2009
HIJACKING ENDS PEACEFULLY A hijacking ending peacefully in Montego Bay, Jamaica at Sangster International Airport. After 9 hours the gunman has surrendered to authorities. The Prime Minister and the gunman’s father were involved in the negotiations. The flight, from Canada, made a scheduled stop at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay [...]
