September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 10 – 16, 2023 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Did you know… Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death and is the second leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults aged 15-24.
Author: Carma Henry
Carma Henry
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Organized workers in Florida just took a step that will put unions in the national spotlight. After being unanimously elected and sworn-in as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida AFL-CIO, longtime Broward County labor leaders, Daniel “Dan” Reynolds, and Darryl “Mike D” Payne, have officially become the new leadership team of the largest union organization in the state.
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An Induction service honoring Coach Marcia Pinder and her legacy will be held at the Hilton Convention Center in Gainesville , Florida on Saturday, September 24, 2023 at 6 p.m.
The Dolphins offensively clicked on all cylinders, marching all the way down the field before a crucial, red zone turnover between Tua and center Connor Williams on the snap exchange gave the ball to the Chargers who, after winning the toss, deferred until second half. During the course of game, the Dolphins appeared inept at thwarting the high flying Chargers offensive juggernaut under the direction of QB Justin Herbert.
Nearly half of all NFL teams are expected to start a Black quarterback in Week 1 of the new season for the first time in history.
Health authorities have emphasized the urgency of vaccination once the shots become available. The new release coincides with a late summer surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and growing concerns over the potential impact of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus, in the upcoming fall and winter seasons.
She further emphasized the historic barriers she has shattered throughout her career, including being the first woman district attorney in San Francisco and the first Black woman to serve as California’s attorney general.
The House and Senate face substantial differences in their funding proposals, with McCarthy’s prior deal with the White House crumbling under the pressure of demands from the conservative wing of his party. As a result, the two chambers are hundreds of billions of dollars apart, increasing the urgency to find a compromise.
Interest on Federal Student Loans has started Accumulating again after a three-year Pause because of the COVID-19 Pandemic