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Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in the Black Community

August 7, 2026 admin 0

February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of […]

10-time GRAMMY® winners Take 6 join the Jacksonville Symphony!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla. (February 25, 2025) — With 10 GRAMMY® Awards, 10 Dove Awards and a Soul Train Award, the multi-platinum sextet, Take 6 will join the Jacksonville Symphony for a 75th Season highlight on March […]

Roots & Rhythms Celebrates Black Literature and Legacy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville Urban League Guild (JULG) and the Association for the Study of African American Life (ASALH) was designed to uplift and amplify Black voices in literature, featured book signings, author discussions, and interactive sessions where […]

Mayo Clinic: Weight Loss and Genetics

August 7, 2026 admin 0

It’s important to understand that we are all unique and gain weight for many different reasons. When trying to understand weight gain and why some of us have difficulty losing weight, there are factors such […]

JEA Employees Learn Customer Empathy for Those Living Poverty

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The United Way of Northeast Florida recently led a “Meet ALICE” poverty simulation at JEA offering insight into the experiences of working families who navigate constant financial pressures. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income […]

BLK Launches BLK Social Mode, Expanding Beyond Dating to Help Black Gen-Zers Find Friendships

August 7, 2026 admin 0

With Gen Z Prioritizing Friendships, BLK’s New Feature Allows Users to Connect for More Than Just Romance—And Reginae Carter Hosted the Ultimate Girls’ Night In to Prove It | Dating apps aren’t just for dating […]

Curls & Convo Celebrates 10 years of Community and Culture

August 7, 2026 admin 0

What began as a simple mommy-and-me gathering, founded by Felicia Wright, has grown into a one of the most impactful events for women and girls of color. In celebration of Black History Month, Mygani partnered with […]

Halle Berry Gets Real About Menopause

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Halle Berry recently had a candid conversation about what intimacy is like while you’re in perimenopause, saying it made her vagina so dry, sex felt like “razor blades.” The experience inspired her to launch her […]

SERVPRO Team TMC Partners with Established Northeast Florida SERVPRO Franchises to Expand Regional Services

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Local leadership will remain in place as regional operators join Boston-based group | SERVPRO Team TMC, a leading SERVPRO group with operations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, today announced its partnership with several established SERVPRO franchises […]

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

August 7, 2026 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. […]