LISC Jacksonville is dedicated to transforming local neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity – good places to live, work, do business, and raise a family.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are three closely linked values held by many organizations that are working to be supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations.
nner-city black men are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as whites and are four times more likely to be in advanced stages of the disease at diagnosis, according to a new study led by University of Florida researchers.
PYD programs engage young people in intentional, productive, and constructive ways while recognizing and enhancing their strengths. These programs promote positive outcomes by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and giving the support that is needed to develop young people’s assets and prevent risky behaviors.
While wealthy white families often use their economic resources to segregate and create unique advantages for themselves, lower-wealth African American families are limited to living in lower-resourced, more disadvantaged areas.
Two pillars of the American civil rights movement, the NAACP and National Urban League, celebrate their legacies: the NAACP, born in 1909, champions for equality and the Urban League, empowering since 1910, builds pathways to economic justice.
For 2024, the Forbes Health/OnePoll survey found some resolutions to be more common than others, with the most popular goals including: Improved fitness (48%) Improved finances (38%) Improved mental health (36%).
What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Black community? While the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency and healing.
Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays. It’s common after all of the hoopla for people to experience a letdown or what some call the “post-holiday blues.”
In our busy world, it is easy to lose track of what matters most. It’s important that we take time out for ourselves first and assess how best you can use your skills in order make an impact on society at large–whether this means changing a company culture or giving someone else insight into their career path!
The truth about today’s fast moving cultures: We need educated professionals who know both sides so they may provide balance when advising others going through life challenges; but also have personal development plans tailored specifically towards YOU because everyone deserves equal opportunities regardless if there are few resources available
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