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Orlando African American Artist Joins Disney Springs Art Walk as Walt Disney World Resort Continues to Celebrate Soulfully Throughout Summer

June 27, 2022 admin 0

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A colorful painting by an Orlando area African American artist became the latest artwork added to the art murals at Disney Springs this week as Walt Disney World Resort acknowledges Juneteenth […]

6 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now

June 22, 2022 admin 0

By Tamekia Reece – If you’ve been hard on yourself for any of the all-too-human ‘mistakes’ on this list, it’s time to let judgment and regret go. It’s crazy. If a friend offends us, what do we […]

Flores Victory Shouts to Dems: Don’t Take Latinos, Blacks for Granted

June 21, 2022 admin 0

Congratulations to Mayra Flores, who became the first Mexican-American-born congresswoman and the first Republican elected in the 34th Texas Congressional District in over 100 years. Flores won in an 85% Hispanic district where Barack Obama and […]

Why Does the Black Community Oppose the Menthol Ban?

June 20, 2022 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source: blackpressusa.com) – “In the communities where we live and work, probable cause means a whole different level of law enforcement interaction with our young people – it simply is not like […]

Tyler Perry on Navigating Privilege with Son Aman, 7: ‘We Teach Him About the Struggle’

June 19, 2022 Staff 0

by Angela Andaloro (PEOPLE) Tyler Perry is opening up about how he navigates privilege with his 7-year-old son. The 52-year-old filmmaker, who seldom talks about his son Aman, spoke with Gayle King during a Q&A at the Tribeca […]

Jax Natives Nesmith Brothers, Former Pro Athletes Pay It Forward

June 16, 2022 admin 0

By Sam Doles – This past weekend Raines High School graduates, former professional football athletes and brothers Jerrand and Carl Nesmith hosted a citywide youth football camp at Julington Creek’s Plantation Park at their B2B Wide Receiver […]

Jaxons Experience Sportsmanship and History at the Black Rodeo

June 16, 2022 admin 0

Black Rodeo USA and the Jacksonville Free Press invited everyone who was ready to enjoy “The Hottest Show on Dirt,” as the first Black rodeo premiered in the River City. two sold out shows brought […]

5000 Role Models of Excellence Awarded Over $1M in Scholarships

June 16, 2022 admin 0

Dressed in their signature white dress shirt and red ties, thirteen recent graduates and members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence stood front and center during the recent school board meeting to be recognized […]

Raines and Ribault Alum Celebrate Milestone Reunions

June 16, 2022 admin 0

This past weekend longtime neighborhood rivals Raines and Ribault High schools clebrated thier repsetive high school legacies with milestone reunions. The Raines class of 1972 and Ribault Class of 1976 held their 50th and 45th […]

Florida Blue Continues Commitment to Bringing Healthcare to All Communities

June 16, 2022 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Continuing the dedication to bringing quality healthcare to all communities, Florida Blue recently held their second annual ‘Summer Kickoff’ at their River City Market place location. Onsite, hundreds of members were […]