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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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Role Models inspire Young Women’s Career Paths

May 4, 2023 admin 0

Aiming to empower young women to explore a variety of careers that are traditionally male-dominated, Jacksonville Job Corps Center hosted its first ‘Women’s Career Day,’ for attendees to have the opportunity to choose a vocational […]

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Life and Legacy of Music Phenom Dr. Julian White Celebrated at Surprise Black Tie Gala

May 4, 2023 admin 0

Famed musician Dr. Julian E. White was feted with a surprise Drum Major Appreciation gala at the  Marriott Hotel in Tallahassee, Florida. Presented by the Marching 100 Drum Major Foundation, family members, friends, frat brothers, […]

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Free Press Editor Brings Black Press Legacy to NABJ

April 27, 2023 admin 0

By Bev McNair – When it comes to breaking news pertaining to the African Diaspora, the Black Press throughout the country has come to the rescue for over a hundred years. Common threads that unite […]

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Mayo Clinic and Bethel Baptist Event to Promote Brain Health

April 27, 2023 admin 0

More than six million people in America have Alzheimer’s disease, including nearly 600,000 people living in Florida. Racial and ethnic minorities are at an even greater risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. To educate […]

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