September 2019 - Page 5 of 6 - Free Press of Jacksonville

The Bahamas Says It’s Open for Tourism After Hurricane Dorian — Here’s What You Need to Know

September 11, 2019 admin 0

(Travel & Leisure) Images of the Bahamas battered by Hurricane Dorian are everywhere. And while the storm’s impact on several islands was severe, some of the best-known islands in the country emerged unscathed. There are […]

NFL’s Depression-era Ban on Black Players Lingers On in the Owner’s Box

September 10, 2019 Staff 0

by Dr. Jesse Jackson The National Football League season opened last week with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. […]

Vocational Training Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Some Youth

September 10, 2019 Staff 0

“Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be,” said Jack Welch. Hold that thought for a moment, please. I was talking to a candidate for Duval County […]

School Supplies Are the Tip of the Iceberg for Our Students Needs

September 10, 2019 Staff 0

by Julianne Malveaux The event promised to be one of those last-gasp of summer events that would raise a little money for a good cause. The young woman who called to tell me about it […]

Ending Fair Housing Rule Removes Opportunities

September 10, 2019 Staff 0

By Dr. Willie Gable Like most people, I care about my community, its opportunities, as well as its future. But as a man of faith, I believe I am additionally called to give voice and […]

Partying with a Purpose: Fly Jock Tom Joyner Celebrates 25 Years of Hosting Family Reunions

September 9, 2019 admin 0

Legendary DJ Tom Joyner, known as the “Flyjock,” recently announced his retirement from broadcasting in December and is looking forward to retirement with a purpose. In celebration of his upcoming departure from the airwaves, he […]

Dismissed for too long, black chefs are seizing their moment “We are the backbone of every single facet of American food ways,” said one food writer.

September 6, 2019 admin 0

Sept. 6, 2019, 10:34 AM EDT By Nick Charles A few months ago, Jessica B. Harris, the expert of African American culinary history and writing, was inducted in the Cookbook Hall of Fame of the James […]

Divine Nine Kick Off Service Year with Circle of Love

September 6, 2019 admin 0

The nine historically Black Greek letter organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) recently gathered together to kick off their service year in faith and unity. Collectively, these organizations are referred to as “The Divine […]

Olympian Michael Phelps makes Dream Come True for Local swimmer

September 6, 2019 admin 0

Dreams Come True, the First Coast’s locally-based dream granting organization, welcomed home 16-year-old Jacksonville resident, Rian Covington. Rian was returning from a surprise meet and greet in Phoenix, Arizona with competitive swimmer and Olympian, Michael […]

Kick Off Introduces New Members to Kids Hope Alliance Provider team

September 6, 2019 admin 0

The Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) held its Afterschool Provider Kick-off, hosting nearly 100 program directors, managers, and staff to touch base, network, and discuss best practices for the ’19-’20 school year. A number of important […]