Lifestyle

The newly renovated College Park Plaza in Arlington was the location for The “Backpacks 4 Success” back to school giveaway hosted by Suited for Success and the Catherine Alfred Foundation. Event founders Shara Mondy and […]

Creating a Soul Train 70’s themed 60th Birthday celebration, baby boomer Michelle Cohen danced the night away with hundreds of family, friends and colleagues at the Haskell building overlooking the St. Johns River.  Guests were […]

While visiting a vendor fair, Free Press Urban Traveler columnist was impressed  by Debra James-Hughes and her natural body care products. Here’s her story: Born and raised primarily in Chicago, IL, entrepreneur Debra James-Hughes grew […]

Dozens of supporters gathers gathered for Empowerment Resources Inc.’s (ERI) ‘Sip and Shop’ event at Kendra Scott designer’s jewelry boutique at the St. Johns Town Center.  In person guests were able to sip and shop and […]

By Lynn Jones – As more African American women release their natural hair styles to gain traction to free Black women from the stigmas of their kinky/coily/curly hair, the 5th annual ‘Natural Beauty and Wellness […]

On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger — so overweight that he couldn’t fit into his seat.  “His fat rolls flowed over the armrest […]

After 32 years in the educational system, in 2018, Benetta Ross-Barnes retired from Duval County Public Schools (DCPS).  Ross-Barnes, a 1977 Ribault High School graduate, specialized in early childhood and elementary education. Along with working […]