Author: Essence Blake

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The Longest Table initiative is back

The second phase of The Longest Table Initiative will be Sunday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens will engage in a community event to share a meal and their experiences with each other. In over 100 public spaces and homes around the community, conversations will be broken up into smaller […]

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National Council of Negro Women host financial literacy seminar

Speaker gives presentation on money management during NCNW financial literacy seminar. The National Council of Negro Women at Florida A&M University hosted a financial literacy seminar “Balling on a Budget”, Thursday in the Benjamin L. Perry building. Since a new academic school year is vastly approaching, college students will be […]

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Local blood banks take precaution against Zika virus

Coutesy of Development Diaries Local blood banks, like OneBlood, are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the Zika virus. Chief Medical Officer of OneBlood Dr. Rita Reik said, “We are asking any donors who have traveled to Zika risk areas that they delay donations for at least 28 days.” […]