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Hit Hard by Opioid Crisis, Black Patients Further Hurt by Barriers to Care

August 6, 2026 admin 0

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Purple flags, representing the nearly 300 Mecklenburg County residents who died of opioid overdose in 2023, fluttered in the humid breeze last August in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on the […]

The President’s Budget, The People and The Congress

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper | Now that President Trump has used his control of the House and the Senate to get his budget cuts, which will take life […]

The Power of WE Conference Ignites a Season of Refreshing

August 6, 2026 admin 0

The inaugural ‘Power of WE conference,’ hosted by A&M FaithFusion; founded by Dr. Acetra Russell and Dr. Marquette Walker was recently held inside the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront. The event welcomed approximately 150 attendees for […]

New Birth Pastor Jamal Bryant Extends Target Boycott, Opens Black Business Market

August 6, 2026 admin 0

by Laura Nwogu | After 40 days of a “Target Fast” led by Pastor Jamal Bryant and supported by 200,000 petitioners and Black churches across the U.S., the New Birth Missionary Church pastor announced at Easter Sunday service […]

Sonnys BBQ Random Act of Kindness Delivers Free Hot Meals

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Sonny’s BBQ, visited Jacksonville homeless shelters this week to provide meals to those in need. The visit was part of Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ initiative, which is Sonny’s way of giving back to its […]

Nefertiti Books Reopens to Empower and Engage Local Book Lovers

August 6, 2026 admin 0

After a 19 year hiatus, Nefertiti Books & Gifts recently held their re-grand opening inside their new location in Arlington on Fort Caroline Rd. Fans of the beloved bookstore that showcased authors of color since […]

‘The Lion King’ is Certainly King of the Stage

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Jacy Nails, Student Writer | From the moment the sun rises on the Pride Lands, to the iconic “Circle of Life” Disney’s The Lion King is a visual and auditory spectacle that reimagines this […]

Harvard Can Afford to Defy Washington — HBCUs Cannot. Alumni Must Step Up

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Matthew A. Pigatt | Harvard University recently rebuffed a sweeping set of federal demands that threatened its admissions standards, hiring policies and campus speech. Within hours, Washington froze more than $2 billion in research […]

Tidal Cove Water Park Unveils Spring Happenings and Limited Time Seasonal Pass Offer

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Award-winning waterpark invites guests to enjoy seasonal activations and specially-priced package available for limited time. | (May 1, 2025) – Tidal Cove, the award-winning family fun destination and waterpark located at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort […]

Urban Traveler | The 54th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: A Sensory Explosion of Music, Culture & Flavor

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Urban Traveler Lynn Jones |The 54th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was a four-day musical extravaganza like no other, with over 70 performances daily across stages and tents nestled in the heart of […]