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Florida Dad Receives First-in-World ALS Treatment

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Before the sun rises at his home near Orlando, Florida, Rakesh Parekh, M.D., is already making the most of the day. He reviews patient notes and exercises before joining his wife, Tejal Parekh, in preparing […]

Mayors Town Halls Covering All Bases from Northside to Southside

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To combat neighborhood chatter and reclaim the trust of the community, Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a series of town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and […]

The Black Vote, Polling and Redistricting

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By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher | San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper | Chairman of the Board, National Newspaper Publishers Association | As California enters the redistricting battle over control of the U.S. House of […]

‘This is Beyond Party Politics’: Michael Thurmond wants to be Georgia’s Next Governor

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by Donnell Suggs | Former DeKalb County CEO and 2026 Georgia gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond visited The Atlanta Voice on Monday, Sept. 2, to discuss why he believes he should be the Democratic nominee next November. A […]

A New Chapter in Black History Unfolds: Historical Drama Audiobook Premieres on YouTube

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Nationwide — Prepare to be transported to the lavish world of the Black elite during America’s Gilded Age with the premiere of a brand-new historical drama audiobook, Hunters Point. The highly anticipated release will debut on the […]

Wealth Watchers Workshop Teaches Raising Your Flock and Becoming Self-Sufficient Creating Their Own Groceries

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Residents gathered at the New Town Success Zone Urban Farmacy recently to learn how to raise their own flock of chickens. Raising the southern tradition is traditionally known to be a rural practice but it […]

Royal Court Reimagines the Regency Era with Scholarship Fundraiser

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The Kiayanan’s Imagine This Foundation presented its 3rd Annual ‘Royal Court of Jacksonville Costume Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser.’ Formerly known as ‘Bridgerton Meets Jacksonville,’ the costumed affair held at the crystal Ballroom in St. Augustine, […]

Florida Blue Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications for Maternal Health Initiatives Across the State

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The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is now accepting grant applications from nonprofits focused on improving maternal health outcomes in Florida. The Foundation seeks to fund Florida-based nonprofits […]

The Game: What Black City Gets the National Guard

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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By April Ryan | Large-scale protests with scores of demonstrators took to the streets in cities like Washington, D.C., and Chicago over the weekend in efforts to push back on Trump’s plans […]

City of Jax Alert: Vaccine Mandates Statement From Dr. Joshi, Chief Health Officer, City of Jacksonville

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“Eliminating vaccine mandates for school children in Florida is not merely a rollback of generations of preventative health policy—it is a profound threat to public safety. Most organized medical societies like the American Academy of […]

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Year: 2026

Florida Dad Receives First-in-World ALS Treatment

Mayors Town Halls Covering All Bases from Northside to Southside

The Black Vote, Polling and Redistricting

‘This is Beyond Party Politics’: Michael Thurmond wants to be Georgia’s Next Governor

A New Chapter in Black History Unfolds: Historical Drama Audiobook Premieres on YouTube

Wealth Watchers Workshop Teaches Raising Your Flock and Becoming Self-Sufficient Creating Their Own Groceries

Royal Court Reimagines the Regency Era with Scholarship Fundraiser

Florida Blue Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications for Maternal Health Initiatives Across the State

The Game: What Black City Gets the National Guard

City of Jax Alert: Vaccine Mandates Statement From Dr. Joshi, Chief Health Officer, City of Jacksonville