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Mary McLeod Bethune Statue May Replace Confederate General in Capitol

November 16, 2017 Staff 0

MITCH PERRY (Florida Politics) A likeness of educator and civil-rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune is one step closer to replacing a statue of a Confederate general as one of Florida’s two representatives in the U.S. Capitol. The Senate Appropriations […]

Talented Youth Showcased as Golden Nutcracker Kicks Off Holiday Season

November 15, 2017 admin 0

“The Golden Nutcracker,” a contemporary ballet which includes all genres of dance, choreographed by local artist Kezia Rolle, débuted last weekend to sold out audiences at the Ritz Theater. Styles of classical ballet, modern, jazz, […]

Cultural Center Set to Open Spring 2019 on Kings Rd.

November 15, 2017 admin 0

In the heart of the Urban Core, the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative broke ground on their new multicultural center that will be located on Kings Road this week. “The center will be dedicated to preserving and […]

Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Black Achievement

November 15, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP held their 52nd Annual Freedom Fund dinner to a sold out crowd at the Hyatt Riverfront. Hundreds of supporters were eager to hear featured featured speaker, White House Correspondent April Ryan, tell […]

P.R.I.D.E. Book Club Celebrates 24 Years

November 15, 2017 admin 0

By Felice Franklin – The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club, the city’s oldest book club serving people of color, celebrated its’ 24th Anniversary on Veterans Day. Local author and retired Navy veteran […]

Ava DuVernay To Receive The Industry Visionary Award At The 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors

November 14, 2017 admin 0

by Amanda N’Duka – Ava DuVernay, a recent Emmy-winner for her Netflix documentary 13th, has been tapped as an honoree at the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors. ABFF Ventures announced today that The Queen Sugar […]

Ray J Closes $31 Million Deal to Launch Raycon

November 10, 2017 admin 0

According to a recent press release, the $31 million deal, paid in the form of equity and cash, was finalized between the R&B artist/television personality and Cowboy Wholesale, a leading distributor of consumer electronics based […]

Get Ready Now for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

November 10, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press Urban Traveler Photographer Anthony Barlow was on the scene at the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Visit Global Marketplaces – Explore international foods kiosks, then nosh on the spot or take to […]

What the Iraq War and Jax Charter Schools have in Common

November 9, 2017 admin 0

By Lane Wright – To say Arrealious Preston struggled in school would be an understatement. He came to KIPP Jacksonville as a first grader that had already been held back a grade. If he couldn’t […]

Blue Angels Air Show Entertains Spectators and Navy Personnel

November 8, 2017 admin 0

This past weekend Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville hosted the 2017 Jacksonville Sea and Sky Air show to showcase ultimate flying acts. The skies were transformed into the backdrop for the exciting air acts and […]