by Isaiah Singleton – Tiana Tukes, the first ever Black trans woman to be a lecturer in entrepreneurial management within the economics department at Spelman College, is no stranger to pioneering change. Before her current role, she served as co-chief executive officer at LGBT+ VC, a global nonprofit created with the goal of advocating for and supporting LGBTQ investors. Tukes was also co-founded the organization in late 2022. Before founding LGBT+ VC, Tukes held positions in investment, operations, and partnerships at various firms, including Silicon Valley Bank, Plume Clinic, Sequo ..read more

The clock is ticking on TikTok’s existence in the United States. President Joe Biden signed a bill Wednesday approving the ban of the popular social media app in the U.S. unless its China-based owners sell the company, adding significant pressure on the platform to find a new owner. The legislation, part of a broader foreign aid package supporting Israel and Ukraine, passed the House with a decisive 352-65 vote last week and received Senate approval on Tuesday. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is the most severe threat to TikTok since U.S. officials f ..read more

LOS ANGELES, (April 24, 2024) – The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of the narrative and documentary features. This year’s festival, which takes place live in Miami Beach June 12-16, followed by an online segment June 17-24 on ABFF PLAY (https://abffplay.com/), spotlights incredible emerging creatives in the filmmaking space. ABFF has become a cornerstone for diversity in Hollywood showcasing Black creativity and stories through a one of a kind platform for mainstream audiences and beyond. The 2024 festival will encompass diverse narrative and documen ..read more

New to Jacksonville, Duval De Mayo will take place Sunday, May 5th from noon until 10:00pm under the Fuller Warren Bridge, the gateway to the historic Riverside neighborhood on Downtown Jacksonville`s Northbank. From the producers of the Jacksonville Taco and Tequila fest, this one-day street festival will boast beautiful views of the St. John`s River, tasty tacos, memorable music, and craft cocktails from your favorite local eateries. Duval De Mayo guests can expect delectable tacos and other authentic Mexican cuisine prepared by more than twenty restaurants, food trucks and culinary teams fr ..read more

Shown L-R: Tony Graham, Florida Department of Education Program Specialist, Faith- and Community-Based Programs; Mark Merrill, Founder and President of Family First; Secretary Shevaun Harris, Florida Department of Children and Families; Head Coach Doug Peterson, Jacksonville Jaguars and Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr., Florida Department of Education Hundreds of local fathers and their children gathered at the All Pro Dad event at Daily’s Place Flex Field on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice field, to enjoy a morning of interactive play and activities with head coach Doug Pederson. This one-of-a ..read more

by Stacy M. Brown | President Joe Biden plans to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on May 19, a significant event as he seeks to strengthen ties with the diverse coalition that played a pivotal role in his initial election to the White House. The White House confirmed Biden’s participation on Tuesday, following his planned address to the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 25. The Morehouse address marks the second consecutive year Biden will address the graduating class of a prominent historically Black institution, having spoken at Howard University i ..read more

On Friday (4/19), JEA notified 141 customers that they had received $645.23 in utility funds as part of the state of Florida’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). JEA directly credited the funds to the customers’ utility accounts. In all, the State of Florida released to JEA $90,977.43 in federal funds to be disbursed to customer accounts last week. This aid will provide much needed relief to these Northeast Florida families facing financial challenges. Since October 2023, the federal government has provided Florida’s LIHWAP a total of $8,520,979 to assist 9,929 J ..read more

The human papillomavirus causes several types of cancers. HPV vaccination is cancer prevention. | Tallahassee, Florida – The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that affects both men and women. While most infections resolve on their own, some turn into cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 37,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer caused by HPV every year. A vaccine given during childhood can prevent ninety percent of cancers caused by HPV when given before a child is exposed to the virus. According to data from th ..read more

Johnny GillDeray Davis (CHICAGO, IL) – April 23, 2024 – Chicago-based Central City Productions – a trailblazing African-American owned television programming, production, sales and distribution company – announces the 9th Annual Black Music Honors. The highly anticipated live taping will take place at the renowned Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 18th. The ceremony will be co-hosted by singer and actress LeToya Luckett alongside comedic actor DeRay Davis. Patrice Rushen Black Music Honors is an annual even ..read more

Pura’s Take Me There Tour across Florida, took place Saturday, April 6th 11 a.m. at 11 Ocean Front N Jacksonville Beach and Saturday, April 13th, inside Bed & Alley’s, 2236 E W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach. Pura’s immersive scent experience agenda included samples of their fragrances drinks, prizes, and a special promo for attendees. The post Pura Tour in Jax! appeared first on Free Press of Jacksonville ..read more