Entertainment
Mufasa: The Lion King
by Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire | “Every being has a place in the circle of life,” and “No more kings, we are all one.” Those lines of dialogue sum up the […]
Entertainment
New CBS Series Makes History as the First Black Soap Opera in 35 Years
Beyond the Gates is making history as the first Black soap opera in 35 years, set to debut on CBS on February 24. The show marks a major milestone in daytime TV, following the end of Generations in […]
Editorials
There’s Something About Being ‘Other’!
by E. Faye Williams | There is something in this country about not being a white male gets you blamed for being a racist if you complain about them! I know before I write, I will be accused […]
News>National
Trump and Vance Sabotage Bipartisan Funding Bill, Pushing Government Toward Shutdown
As the clock ticks toward Saturday, there is no alternative plan in sight. Trump’s influence over his party continues to reshape Capitol Hill, with millions of Americans now bracing for the fallout of a potential […]
Lifestyle>Book Reviews
New Book Running for Office 101 Empowers First-Time Candidates to Lead with Confidence
Jacksonville, Florida – Aspiring leaders now have a comprehensive resource to guide them through the journey of running for office with the release of Running for Office 101: A Candidate’s Guide to Getting Started. Written by seasoned […]
Urban Traveler
New Jersey Launches It’s Black Heritage Trail With 32 Iconic Site
A 2024 highlight was the approval of 32 New Jersey sites for the inaugural Black Heritage Trail. In 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A2677, establishing a collection of historical places on a “trail-like path” highlighting “Black life and resiliency in the […]
Business|Health|Local
Florida Blue Market President Darnell Smith Advocates for North Floridians and Their Health Care Options
By Lynn Jones| For more than 34 years, Darnell Smith, Florida Blue’s Market President for the North Florida region, has been on the front line of driving health care access and affordability for our First Coast. […]
Business
How a Black-Owned Radio Station Maintained Independence for 50 Years When Other Media Went Corporate
If you’ve ever looked at the call letters on a radio station, they may have seemed like just letters to you. But at WDKX Radio in Rochester, NY the “D” stands for Frederick Douglass, the “K” […]
Health
Elevate ENT Partners Acquires Jacksonville ENT Surgery
Acquisition expands the organization’s reach in North Florida| Elevate ENT Partners (“Elevate”), a leading management support organization (“MSO”) of ear, nose, and throat (“ENT”) practices, announced it has acquired Jacksonville ENT Surgery (“Jacksonville ENT”). “Joining […]
Health
Surgeon General Warns Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Risk, Urges New Warning Labels
by Stacy M. Brown | Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers better. Alcohol […]