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Screening guidelines for various cancers change as experts learn more about those diseases. Sometimes changes are made to decrease over-testing. In other cases, screening becomes available at younger ages or updated frequencies. Regardless, cancer screening aims to intercept cancer early when it’s easier to treat. In some cases, screening canContinue Reading

Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have been firm for moreContinue Reading

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent  / @StacyBrownMedia – “The NNPA is especially honored to hear directly from President Joe Biden for his continued support and advocacy of the importance of the Black Press of America,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA presidentContinue Reading

By Lucius Gantt –  When the United States Supreme Court shows you whom they prefer to serve, believe them!      Don’t be surprised that the Court has ruled that Affirmative Action must be discontinued because the programs were allegedly operating in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.      Continue Reading

The 2nd Annual Digital Art Fest, held inside WJCT studios and presented by Afrofuturism Experience featured large scale fashion show, live music, work by emerging artist, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Art experiences. Participants were able to retrieve assistance with setting up your phone apps and the creation ofContinue Reading

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – For more than 27 years in June, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has celebrated African Americans in the film industry in Miami Beach. The featured films, TV shows, shorts and documentaries exemplify the modern Black experience. For at least 20 years, myself and Jax FreeContinue Reading

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – As hurricane season approaches, everyone is “all in” when it comes to protecting and informing citizens of Jacksonville.  With citizens constantly moving throughout the city, many resident may not be aware of their evacuation zones, or how to conserve energy and save money during the summerContinue Reading

By Michelle Vecerina (Florida Voice) –  Left-wing organizations kicked off their “Stay Woke Florida” bus tour Sunday in Jacksonville to protest laws that they believe target black people and the LGBTQ community. The move comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis has sloganeered Florida as the state where “woke goes to die.” The bus tourContinue Reading

After a three year absence due to COVID, the Stanton Gala committee representing the alumni of Stanton, New Stanton and Stanton Vocational school, made plans to bring the classes together again. The Gala, the brainchild of Chairman Kenneth Reddick, class of New Stanton ’63, began in 2007. With an average ofContinue Reading