Year: 2026

Olympic tennis player MaliVai (mal-ih-VEE-ə) Washington made a surprise appearance at a Black History Month event in Historic Durkeeville on Saturday. The founder of Jacksonville’s MaliVai Youth Foundation joined a tour in Durkeeville at Emmett Reed […]

From Jonathan Curtis, Bank of America | If you’re an employee thinking about how you can save for retirement, individual retirement accounts, better known as IRAs, are worth considering. Almost anyone with earned income can open […]

By S. Belgrave | During Black History Month, many reflect on the significant contributions made by African Americans throughout history. While figures such as “The Six Triple Eight” Postal Battalion, the Buffalo Soldiers, the Tuskegee […]

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Jacksonville recently presented their 9th Annual ‘Women with Heart’ luncheon at the Florida Blue Conference Center raising over $140,000 for free healthcare for the working uninsured.  This year, VIM was excited to recognize […]

By Thomas & Bobbi Simmons | The greatest champion of all times, Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them- a desire, a dream, a […]

by Nichole Manna | The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spent the past year bolstering its medical care in the Duval County jail after it received blistering criticism for the number of deaths reported at the facility, conditions […]

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year. Despite advances in treatment, much work remains to improve outcomes and the speed at which treatment effectiveness can be assessed. […]

Try the matchmaking event that’s been dubbed “Yoga for your Love Life” by singles In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm… Robbing us of the magic […]

The most recent Edward Waters University (EWU), Stay Woke Distinguished Speaker Series event featured Dr. Umar Johnson.  This series explores Black history and experiences, offering a platform for accomplished speakers to share insights and engage […]