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Health

Editorial: CaRE2 Pancreatic Cancer Advocate Training

February 26, 2025 admin 0

Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that aids digestion and regulates blood sugar. Known as a “silent disease,” it shows no early signs. Symptoms like stomach pain, jaundice, or weight […]

Trump-Endorsed Conservative Fighter Byron Donalds Enters Race for Florida Governor

February 26, 2025 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Congressman Byron Donalds launched his much-anticipated run for Governor of the great state of Florida. The announcement comes on the heels of the highly sought-after endorsement of everyone’s favorite Floridian, President Donald J. Trump. […]

Rapper Flo Rida, Miami Gardens Break Ground on City’s First Entirely Black-Owned Shopping Plaza

February 26, 2025 admin 0

Miami Times Staff Report | The City of Miami Gardens witnessed a historic event on Tuesday afternoon as rapper and entrepreneur Flo Rida, alongside Councilman Reggie Leon, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s first entirely […]

Exonerated Five’ Member Raymond Santana Launches Bid for New York City Council

February 25, 2025 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| NNPA NEWSWIRE — Santana’s campaign focuses on criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and addressing what he described as the deterioration of neighborhoods plagued by drugs, rats, […]

Will Packer’s New Book, “Who Better Than You?” Explores Healthy Arrogance, Finishing the Deal, and Dreaming Big

February 25, 2025 admin 0

Award-winning film producer Will Packer’s new book, “Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big” is an exploration of self-belief and achieving one’s goals. In the book, Packer shares personal stories […]

National

Black Press, NAACP, and Lawmakers Warned America—Now Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda is Reality

February 25, 2025 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the immediate actions are Trump’s reinstatement of harsh immigration policies, directives rolling back civil rights protections, and a push to gut the Department of Education’s diversity programs—each item aligning with the […]

Olympic Tennis Player MaliVai Visits Historic Durkeeville During Black History Month Event

February 25, 2025 admin 0

Olympic tennis player MaliVai (mal-ih-VEE-ə) Washington made a surprise appearance at a Black History Month event in Historic Durkeeville on Saturday. The founder of Jacksonville’s MaliVai Youth Foundation joined a tour in Durkeeville at Emmett Reed […]

What is an IRA? Everything You Need to Know

February 24, 2025 admin 0

From Jonathan Curtis, Bank of America | If you’re an employee thinking about how you can save for retirement, individual retirement accounts, better known as IRAs, are worth considering. Almost anyone with earned income can open […]

The Legacy of the Montford Point Marines

February 24, 2025 admin 0

By S. Belgrave | During Black History Month, many reflect on the significant contributions made by African Americans throughout history. While figures such as “The Six Triple Eight” Postal Battalion, the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee […]

9th Annual 2025 Women with Heart Luncheon

February 24, 2025 admin 0

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Jacksonville recently presented their 9th Annual ‘Women with Heart’ luncheon at the Florida Blue Conference Center raising over $140,000 for free healthcare for the working uninsured. This year, VIM was excited to recognize […]