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Young Black Men Suffering in Silence A curse that can be Broken
As a young Black man, this topic is personal to me. When people discuss mental health, they usually don’t picture someone who looks like me. Instead, Black men are often seen as strong, tough, or able to handle anything life throws at us. Growi...
You Had Me at Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also use...
IN MEMORIAM: Dolly Parton Dead at 80 -- How She Built a Legacy of Love and Earned Her Place in Black Culture
Before some of us knew Dolly Parton as the Queen of Country Music, we knew her as the woman behind Whitney Houston’s song. We knew the blonde hair, the rhinestones, and that unmistakable Tennessee voice. But somewhere along the way, Blac...
Natalac's 30th Year Big Birthday Bash featuring Benzino
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Legendary Jacksonville rapper, independent hip-hop icon, entrepreneur, and Duval native Natalac (Sheldon Martinez Davis) has officially announced the definitive details for his 30th Annual Dual-City Birthday Tour, highlighted...
Protecting Our Water, Preserving Our Communities: St. Johns Riverkeeper's Resilient Ribault Initiative, Building Stronger Communities Through Environmental Stewardship
By: Vanessa Davis-Frederick, Contributing Writer Photos by Will Brown, Jacksonville Today When people think about healthy communities, they often think about good schools, safe streets, affordable housing, and economic opportunities. But there'...
