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The Criminalization of Poverty: Cash Bail for Non-Violent Misdemeanors Perpetuates Unequal Treatment Under the Law

October 2, 2018 Staff 0

“The rich man and the poor man do not receive equal justice in our courts. And in no area is this more evident than in the matter of bail … The man who must wait […]

The Nation May Be Divided, But Everyone’s a Fan of Tiger

October 2, 2018 Staff 0

Shout out to reporter Jeremy Bembry with, The Undefeated. He penned just the article I was thinking of as I watched Tiger Woods wins his first major tournament in five years at Sunday’s Tour Championship […]

Black Mexicans Face Racism Daily in Mexico

October 2, 2018 Staff 0

In 2016, Mexico’s government for the first time ever recognized the 1.38 million citizens of African descent living in the country. They weren’t counted in the national census until 2015. In Mexico’s 2020 national […]

‘White Boy Rick’ Detroit Premiere has Family Drama on Screen — and in the Theater

October 2, 2018 Staff 0

by Julie Hinds (Detroit Free Press) There is plenty of drama and family turmoil in “White Boy Rick,” the new movie about Richard Wershe Jr.’s teenage years in Detroit as an FBI informant and drug […]

Government-sponsored race discrimination has suppressed black homeownership and generational wealth

October 2, 2018 Staff 0

By Hazel Trice Edney WASHINGTON–Despite the fact that the Fair Housing Act was passed by Congress more than 50 years ago, evidence reveals that government-supported racial discrimination in home buying remains rampant across the U.S. […]

Marcus “Marc” Augustus Blount Succumbs

September 28, 2018 admin 0

Marcus “Marc” Augustus Blount, 50 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away September 9, 2018. He was the son of the late, Mr. James F. Blount, Jr. He was a US Navy veteran worked as a journalist. […]

Local Celebrities Victorious in Overtime at Charity Basketball Game

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Carla Jones – Ending a three-year streak, the celebrity team came from behind to clinch the tie before claiming a 76-74 win in overtime against high school basketball all-stars at last Saturday. Annually, the I’m […]

Jaxons Sell Out First En Blanc After Dark

September 27, 2018 admin 0

En Blanc After Dark, concept has been held in major cities like NYC, DC, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Orlando and now Jacksonville. What is en Blanc After Dark? It is an elegant, picnic dinner and dance […]

Rhoers Serve Community Flapjacks for a Cause

September 27, 2018 admin 0

Sigma Gamma Rho mentoring and developing leaders girls, ages 12 – 18, served more than 50 plates of pancakes, sausage and eggs during their Flapjack Fundraiser on September 22. The “Rhoers” had fun as they […]

Grassroots Activists Go Door to Door to Fight, Reduce and Survey Northside Violence Statistics

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Shavone Steele – More than a dozen community activists took to the streets last Saturday to talk with residents about the serious gun issues affecting their lives. The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville (NSCOJ) canvassers reached […]