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Five Things to Know About Stroke

August 7, 2026 admin 0

A stroke can happen at any time and to anyone. You might be talking to your loved one and notice they’re suddenly slurring their words. Or, while grocery shopping, you realize you can’t move your […]

Groundwork Jacksonville Host Ribbon Cutting of the Emerald Trail LaVilla Link

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla., May 6, 2024 – On Monday, May 6, City of Jacksonville (City) Mayor Donna Deegan, Groundwork Jacksonville CEO Kay Ehas, and Baptist Health President and CEO Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, hosted the […]

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund to Host 29th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Celebrities and Jacksonville community unite to support families tackling childhood cancer | tcjayfund.org| The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund will host its 29th annual Celebrity Golf Classic in partnership with THE PLAYERS on Sunday, May 19, and Monday, […]

Black Community Has the Power to Change Elections

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Mone Holder | Black men and reproductive support. Support the women in your lives, their reproductive freedom, ability to earn and preserve, and individual agency. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. […]

NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat: Uniting African-American County Officials for Empowerment and Advocacy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) proudly announced the NABCO 2024 Leadership Summit & Retreat, which convened from April 25-27, 2024. In the heart of downtown Miami, the InterContinental Miami served as the […]

Black Leadership, Biden Responses to Antisemitism Shameful

August 7, 2026 admin 0

For those too young to remember, some of the most loyal supporters and advocates for Black Americans during the civil rights movement were Jewish Americans. They don’t remember and probably were never told in today’s […]

Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — www.blackpressusa.com | Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, who tragically died nearly a decade ago due to a police altercation over the sale of loose cigarettes, expressed relief at the Department of […]

Ralph F. Young: September 15, 1950 – April 23, 2024

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Ralph Floyd Young passed away on April 23, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Chapel of Holmes Glover Solomon Funeral Directors, Inc. from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. A Celebration of Life […]

Edward Waters University Commencement Ceremony 2024: Senator Tracie Davis to Address Graduates

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL – April 26, 2024 – /www.ew.edu/ Edward Waters University is delighted to announce its upcoming Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the […]

Florida Leaders and AME Churches Join PHEN for an Expanded Approach to Address the Prostate Cancer Disparity for Black Men

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Quincy, MA, April 26, 2024 — The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) is teaming up with policymakers, health advocates, survivors, and church leaders throughout Florida for its Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally, starting on May 1st through the end of […]