Year: 2026

Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the struggles and the small victories of […]

Elisabeth Campbell, Miami Times Contributor | The Season 22 champion blends Trinidadian roots and global influence for a signature flavor Since childhood, Chef Tristen Epps-Long has practiced balancing his culture with global influence. His passion […]

Seseley Monat J is a dynamic actress, singer-songwriter, and creative force whose work seamlessly blends bold femininity, storytelling, and unapologetic self-confidence. Known for her captivating screen presence and genre-fluid artistry, Seseley continues to carve out […]

By Meridith Strickland | Prostate Health Education Network | What Are PARP Inhibitors? PARP inhibitors (often called PARPi) are cancer medicines you take as pills. PARP is a protein your cells use to fix small breaks […]

The heart of the Motown Era thrives in this powerhouse concert! Experience dynamic vocal talents bring to life the music of artists from Marvin Gaye to Diana Ross, brought to life by dynamic vocalists and […]

The 19th DONNA Marathon Weekend concluded last Sunday with more than 9,700 runners participating at events across the First Coast. Athletes from all 50 states and 11 countries laced up for multiple competitive race events. 95 participants logged 15,641 miles over the […]

Award-winning Black travel influencer Eileen Ivette recently visited the city to highlights things to do in Jacksonville to amplify the city’s Black travel destinations.  Northside Pride founder, Dana Maule showed her how to eat, shop […]

By Lynn Jones | When Mona Cobb (shown left) handed Brandye Mackey (right) her shopping bag it was more that a typical sale. It was a cultural exchange of sisterhood and soul as Mackey had […]