2020 - Page 114 of 167 - Free Press of Jacksonville

Jax Actor Lands Lead Role in ‘Lit Atlanta’ Crime Drama

May 28, 2020 admin 0

Florida native Horace Wren of Live Oak, Fl , also known as Horse Wren, is making his mark in the acting world. The break-out role for the Jacksonville University student was as a frat member […]

“Nothing to Lose Unlikely Allies in the Struggle for a Better Black America” By Pastor Darrell Scott

May 28, 2020 admin 0

Pastor Darrell Scott demolishes entrenched stereotypes and political boundaries with his candid, revealing, and often surprising story: how a devout Christian and African American has become one of President Donald Trump’s leading supporters and advisors. […]

Man Who Spent 37 Years Behind Bars on a Wrongful Conviction Gets Standing Ovation on AGT

May 27, 2020 admin 0

By Ashley Boucher- Archie Williams’ story inspired AGT judge Simon Cowell to become an ambassador for the Innocence Project Archie Williams AMERICA’S GOT TALENT In 1983, Archie Williams was convicted of a rape he didn’t commit. […]

Here Are Two Reasons Why COVID-19 Seems To Be Spreading More Slowly In Africa

May 27, 2020 admin 0

By Kelsey Marie – As May comes to a close and we enter June, it’s hard to accept the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. While cases aren’t spreading as rapidly as […]

Tear Gas Fired As Officers Clash With Protestors After Death Of Minnesota Man At Hands Of Police

May 27, 2020 admin 0

by: Patrick Cunningham – MINNEAPOLIS (KETK) – Thousands gathered in protest Tuesday night after the death of George Floyd, a black man pinned by the neck while he was in custody, was caught on camera. […]

Pastor Darrell Scott Claims Once Again that Trump Is the ‘Most Pro-Black President in My Lifetime’

May 27, 2020 admin 0

Pastor Darrell Scott, one of President Trump‘s biggest supporters, has stated that the president “has been the most pro-black president in my lifetime,” according to Newsweek. Scott, who stumps for Trump as part of the National Diversity […]

Mike Tyson Says Third Fight with Evander Holyfield Would Be ‘Awesome’ Match of ‘Archenemies’ for Charity

May 26, 2020 admin 0

By Daryl Nelson – When Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield posted training videos and said they’re returning to boxing for charity earlier this month, talk of a third fight between them came instantly. That excitement only seemed to swell when […]

Buried for 97 Years, The Original Aunt Jemima to Shine Again

May 26, 2020 admin 0

By Erick Johnson For nearly 100 years, a famous Black woman was buried at Oak Woods Cemetery in a humble area next to a red brick wall along 67th street. Generations of visitors at the […]

22-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete In History

May 26, 2020 admin 0

Naomi Osaka is now the highest-paid female athlete in history, reports Forbes. Osaka, 22, earned $37.4 million in the past 12 months from prize money and endorsements, which is $1.4 million more than Serena Williams made. With that […]

Great Food Give-a-way Continues Food Distribution to Urban Core

May 26, 2020 admin 0

The Food Giveaway hosted by City Councilman Reginald Gaffney and local activists, Dwight Brisbane, Greg Blue and S.W.A.T Radio continues throughout locations in the city. Over 400 families are provided groceries for their family through […]