Lifestyle

 Last week’s Kem concert featuring the legendary Jeffery Osborne was not only packed, but the venue was filled to fans of all ages. While Baby Boomers were the predominate demographic, the young and old celebrated […]

Maiysha Kai @theroot Halima Aden has been changing the game since 2016, when she became the first contestant in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant to wear a hijab—and made it to the semifinals. In the years […]

Dallas, TX — With the number of African-American men entering medical school on a steady decline, one organization is hoping to inspire more of our youth to pursue careers in medicine. Dr. Dale Okorodudu, an […]

[foogallery id=”28438″] Over the past ten years, being a “Foodie” has become a culinary fashion statement.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 10 percent […]

Last week, individuals and couples around the U.S. celebrated Valentine’s Day. Locally, Bou’Tique 3:16 held their inaugural Valentine’s “Paint in the Name of Love Dinner and Paint Party,” this past Saturday at the boutiques location […]

According to the Smithsonian, the life expectancy across the globe is steadily ticking upward – but the same can’t be said for the United States, which is around 78. So when someone reaches the age 100, […]

Spelman College in Atlanta has consistently been ranked as one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation. The HBCU has a proud history and a strong alumnae presence in Jacksonville. For nine years, […]

By Lynn Jones Writer, filmmaker and actor Chad Hendricks held a red carpet movie premier event last Sunday for his new independent movie entitled: “Me & Mrs. Jones.” The story depicts a young man in […]

[foogallery id=”26781″] When two businesses come together to collaborate for a common purpose, that partnership enables each organization to achieve a common purpose. This past weekend, local bath and body store Jones & Rose hosted […]