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Message From The Publisher: Never Be Ashamed to Tell your Black History

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By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. – Oh, how could we ever sing God’s song in this wasteland? If I ever forget you, Jerusalem, let my fingers wither and fall off like leaves. Let my tongue […]

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opens This Summer at Walt Disney World

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2024) – During Mardi Gras in New Orleans – home to Princess Tiana and her big dreams – they say “laissez les bons temps rouler!” And the good times will […]

Six Steps for First-Time Tax Filers

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By Amanda Register (Bank of America) – Filing your federal income tax return can seem overwhelming. But you can tackle tax season one step at a time—and avoid rookie mistakes—while you take advantage of money-saving […]

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Bruce V Allen’s “The Come Back” in Jax!

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“BRUCE V ALLEN” is a Jacksonville-based inspirational Jazz Musician best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar […]

Jacksonville Housing Authority Completes Bond Sale, Raises Millions to Acquire Westwood Apartments

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JACKSONVILLE (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) announced today that it successfully raised $41 million in its first-ever general revenue bond offering. Proceeds from the sale will be used to acquire and renovate […]

Health Disparities in Gynecologic Cancers

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Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to […]

Broadway Star Launches Black History Month Festivities at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2024) – Broadway star and Orlando native Michael James Scott kicked off Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month celebration this week as the grand marshal in a magical parade […]

Health Care Advocates Unveil Historic Obesity Bill of Rights

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Lindiwe Vilakazi | Washington Informer | Contrary to the common biases of people with chronic obesity, Dr. Fatima Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and staunch supporter of the Obesity Bill […]

Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown | Stacy M. Brown – Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt, a great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, was among those to express excitement about meeting the descendants of fellow freedom fighters. “It’s an […]