Health
Why African American Women Need to Take Their Hearts to Heart
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S. African American women have an even higher risk of dying from heart disease ― and at a younger age ― than […]
Month: April 2025
Entertainment
Funk Fest Set to Light Up Jacksonville with Two Days of Music and Culture
The beloved music festival returns May 9–10 at Metropolitan Park with legendary performers and nonstop vibes After years of anticipation and public demand, Funk Fest is making its long-awaited return to Jacksonville for a two-day celebration that […]
Sports
FAMU Football Begins Spring Game Preparation Looking to ‘Put on a Show,’ Decide Starters
By Gerald Thomas III | (Source: Tallahassee Democrat) | Spring game week has arrived for Florida A&M football. And the Rattlers look to put their best foot forward for Saturday’s showcase game, where fans will see […]
Local
New Era, Familiar Fight: Black Press Prepares for Tariff Impacts
by Tannistha Sinha | Black media outlets across the country are preparing for what could be a new era of financial and editorial strain that will put survival to the test in the upcoming years. With […]
Political
At-Risk Florida Youths Have a Senate Champion in Shevrin Jones
Year after year, Miami Gardens Sen. Shevrin Jones goes to bat in Tallahassee for some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, and 2025 is no different. He’s carrying a quartet of bills this year, each designed to better […]
Editorials
What Democrats in Congress Should Be Doing
As the President continues to issue Executive Orders that exceed his authority both under the Constitution and Laws already passed by Congress, its well past time for the Democratic Minority in the House of Representatives […]
Health
What is Vascular Dementia?
An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to health officials. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive […]
Editorials
Will The Hands Off Movement have Momentum?
They rallied in Washington, DC and in Boston, in Chicago and Concord, New Hampshire, in Milwaukee and Asheville, North Carolina, and in 1300 other places. A combined attendance of at least a mill people cane […]
Sports
AJ Jones II Joins Monumental Sports & Entertainment
by James Wright Jr. | Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced the appointment of AJ Jones II as executive vice president, chief strategic and corporate communications officer to its world-class leadership team. In this role, Jones will be […]
Health
Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Mental Well-Being Grant Applications for 2025
Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide mental well-being services or increase the pipeline of mental health professionals. Advancing its […]