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FAMU Athletics Local Living Legends

July 7, 2022 admin 0

Florida A&M Interim (FAMU) Director of Athletics, Interim Athletic Director Michael Smith and Head Football Coach Willie Simmons were in Duval recently to meet with the local Rattler Athletic Fund (RAF) and Rattler Booster family. […]

Secretary Fudge Visits Local Plagued HUD Housing Locations

July 6, 2022 admin 0

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge and HUD Regional Administrator José Alvarez (Region IV) traveled to Jacksonville to survey the City’s efforts to provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. Fudge […]

Terrance Freeman Becomes 2023 City Council President

July 6, 2022 admin 0

Councilman Terrance Freeman, the current Vice President of the Jacksonville City Council, recently became Council President and is the second straight Black Republican at large Councilman to hold the position. Running for re-election, Freeman will take over […]

Police Officers and Firefighters Face Off in Annual Boxing Tournament

July 6, 2022 admin 0

Local officers and firefighters faced off for the 23rd Annual Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Tournament at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. The match ups feature committed men and women who are not professional fighters, but serve […]

First Coast Talk Show Opens Door to Empower and Share Black Women’s Journeys Through Life

July 6, 2022 admin 0

By Lynn JonesTurpin – To create a ministerial atmosphere for women to discuss their journey and plights in life, ‘The Green Room’ talk show host Mischell Glenn opened her stage for a live studio audience […]

Pandemic Problems: Top Tips to Celebrate Independence Day Safely during COVID-19

July 4, 2022 admin 0

By Dena Vang – After two years of cancellations and alternative celebrations, cities across the country are getting ready to bring back fireworks, parades, barbecues and picnics, and other Fourth of July festivities. But with the […]

Mayo Clinic Investigators Work to Develop a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease

June 30, 2022 admin 0

Mayo Clinic researchers are developing a simple blood test to make it possible for more African American people to get an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. This was possible because of Jacksonville community members’ participation […]

Hurricane/Property Insurance: Attorney Andreas Study Q&A

June 29, 2022 admin 0

Attorney, Andreas Study from the law offices of Farah & Farah answered some questions on Hurricane/Property Insurance Awareness: Hurricane/Property Insurance Interview Questions: 1. Is hurricane preparedness effective if used according to state regulations? Preparedness is […]

Benefits of Participating in Clinical Trials for Diverse Patients

June 29, 2022 admin 0

A clinical trial is a type of clinical research. Clinical research is a process to find new and better ways to understand, detect, control, and treat health conditions. Through clinical studies, which involve people who […]

Get Ready For FAMU Marching 100 & Jackson State Sonic Boom Match Up During The Orange Blossom Classic

June 28, 2022 admin 0

By: Carlton Wade – FAMU Marching 100 & Jackson State’s Sonic Boom is the other highly anticipated match up during Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Black Music Month is not just in June. The worldwide impact […]