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American Black Film Festival Expands to New York City, Atlanta, Dallas & Los Angeles Ahead of the Legendary Festivals 30th Anniversary

August 7, 2026 admin 0

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 13, 2025) – NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the launch of the ABFF Pop-Up Tour, a new national initiative bringing the energy, creativity, and community […]

Your Travel Checklist: 10 Tips for a Worry-Free Vacation

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Jaqueline Paladino, Bank of America | Vacations should be a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. But surprises, especially those tied to your finances, can derail the fun. A vacation checklist can help you plan ahead and […]

Why Spirit Airlines Might Not Survive this Crisis

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Tega Egwabor | Budget carrier warns of substantial doubt about continuing operations amid weakening demand | Spirit Airlines is facing its most challenging period since emerging from bankruptcy, with the budget carrier issuing a stark warning […]

Statement From Mayor Deegan on Cut to Meals on Wheels

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, August 15, 2025 — “It’s deeply disappointing that the Finance Committee voted to cut $1.7 million from Meals on Wheels. This is a program that delivers not just food, but also vital wellness checks, dignity, […]

Rep. Jolanda Jones: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ as Texas Democrats Fight Racial Gerrymandering

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent | Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said she isn’t budging—not until Republican lawmakers end what she calls a blatant effort to strip voting power from […]

R&B and Southern Soul Collide at ‘Rhythm & Boots’ Summer Festival in Apopka

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones | R&B fans from across the state hit the road—traveling down I-95 and I-4—to pack the Apopka Amphitheater for the ‘Rhythm & Boots’ Summer Festival held July 26th. Drawing music lovers from […]

FUNdraising Good Times: Who Makes the Frist Move?

August 7, 2026 admin 0

When you want things to happen, what do you do? Do you make the first move, or wait for someone else to? How’s that working out? For some this is the right method, but others […]

Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces Partnership with John Madden Foundation

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Shaun White | The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday a new partnership with the John Madden Foundation, which will include the organization becoming a partner of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. […]

Black Nonprofit Celebrates 15 Years of Holistic Healing with Susan L. Taylor as Honorary Chair at Milestone Anniversary Event

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Nationwide — The Noble Touch, a pioneering nonprofit holistic wellness organization, will host its 15th Anniversary Celebration on September 20, 2025, at Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, honoring 15 years of providing holistic healing […]

Jax Book Fest Writers Lab: Lit Chat Interview with Tiya Miles

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Writing Women’s Lives What do we seek to find when we write about our female family members, women in our community, women in history, or even ourselves? In an extra special Writer’s Lab workshop with Tiya […]