Lifestyle

While visiting a vendor fair, Free Press Urban Traveler columnist was impressed  by Debra James-Hughes and her natural body care products. Here’s her story: Born and raised primarily in Chicago, IL, entrepreneur Debra James-Hughes grew […]

On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger — so overweight that he couldn’t fit into his seat.  “His fat rolls flowed over the armrest […]

By Lynn Jones – As more African American women release their natural hair styles to gain traction to free Black women from the stigmas of their kinky/coily/curly hair, the 5th annual ‘Natural Beauty and Wellness […]

After 32 years in the educational system, in 2018, Benetta Ross-Barnes retired from Duval County Public Schools (DCPS).  Ross-Barnes, a 1977 Ribault High School graduate, specialized in early childhood and elementary education. Along with working […]

The 2nd Annual Digital Art Fest, held inside WJCT studios and presented by Afrofuturism Experience featured large scale fashion show, live music, work by emerging artist, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Art experiences. […]

By Lynn Jones – While art may lie in the eye of the beholder, so does the creation of it. Along the corridors of Pearl Street resides artist Will Carpenter. Carpenter has been painting for […]

Keyera Davis and her business partners saw a need for African Americans, tourist, families and friends to have a place of their own on the river to escape from their mundane jobs and environments to […]

Crafting a healing and tranquil environment while soaking up some vitamin D, Sweet Naturals Holistic lifestyle brand and Girl Power 1440 nonprofit partnered for a day in Stockton Park for a day of spiritual detoxification. […]

The Jacksonville Chapter of the Links, Incorporated recently expanded their chain of friendship with the addition of five new members.  Over 50 years in existence, the chapter has remained at the forefront of grass-roots community […]

Members of the Bold City (FL) chapter of the Links, incorporated recently elected new leadership to lead them into the 2023-2025 biennium. The industrious chapter of servant leaders known for everything from providing estate planning […]