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Participants First: Shaping the Future of Clinical Trials Through Digital Innovation.

June 5, 2023 admin 0

Clinical trials advance medicine, but the National Institutes of Health says that more than half of studies are unable to recruit or retain the necessary research participants, which can exacerbate health disparities. However, in recent years, digital technologies […]

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As Travel Advisories Warn Against Florida, Black Press Added to the List of Political Backlash

May 30, 2023 admin 0

By Gloria Nash – America may be land of the free, home of the brave, but that must not include Florida. Under the current leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, everything from the removal of African-American […]

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Annual 5k Highlights Women’s Health, Wealth and Strength

May 24, 2023 admin 0

The 15th annual Black Knight DONNA Mother’s Day 5K event drew more than 900 participants to the historic Riverside neighborhood to celebrate survivorship and moms everywhere on Mother’s Day weekend. Established in June 2003 by […]

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First Coast Celebrities Support Families Tackling Childhood Cancer

May 24, 2023 admin 0

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund hosted its 28th annual Celebrity Golf Classic in partnership with THE PLAYERS at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. The event is the foundation upon which the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund […]

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Joyce Morgan First African American Elected Duval County Property Appraiser

May 19, 2023 admin 0

WJCT News | By Dan Scanlan – Saying she feels “validated,” City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan was elected Tuesday as Duval County property appraiser, winning a runoff against former state Rep. Jason Fischer by 51% to 49%. The […]

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Melanoma Misconception — Dark Skin Tones at Risk, Too

May 17, 2023 admin 0

The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about […]

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Black Brains Matter: Churchgoers Pack Pews to be Educated on Brain Health

May 10, 2023 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Members of Bethel Baptist Church Senior were on the frontline for Alzhemiers disease to be educated on ways to improve brain health and reduce the risk of memory loss.  The diverse […]

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Derby Couture Highlights Fastest Two Minutes in Sports

May 10, 2023 admin 0

The Johnson Family YMCA Board of Directors hosted their Kentucky Derby Party benefiting the beloved James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA, located at 5700 Cleveland Road. The sold-out afternoon of fun included Kentucky Derby-style food and […]

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Groundworks Exposes Urban Youth to Camp Life

May 10, 2023 admin 0

The Green Team Youth Corps, a year-round empowerment program for urban youth that exposes them to nature, held their spring break camping t to learn camping skills, environmental careers and the importance of Florida’s watersheds. […]

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Men Cue Off for Grilling Honors in Honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness

May 4, 2023 admin 0

Food Network 2017 Chopped Champion, HBO Max Great Soul Food Cook–Off contestant and Tallahassee native Chef Shacafrica Simmons presented the Protalks#3 Grill-Off trophy to this year’s winner Jaucoby Blue, Sr. for his sizzling creativity on the grill.  Provided with secret unknown […]

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