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Nathaniel Glover Continues His Message of Striving for Justice through Literacy

August 29, 2024 admin 0

This past weekend, former Sheriff and Edward Waters University College President Nathaniel Glover signed books of his biography “Striving for Justice – A Black Sheriff in the Deep South.” Avid readers stood patiently in line […]

Florida Blue Expands Primary Care Access in Northeast Florida with Addition of Two New Florida Blue | Sanitas Medical Centers

August 29, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – [Aug. 29, 2024] – Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, is deepening its investment and commitment to the health and well-being of Jacksonville area residents, unveiling plans today to help open […]

WNBA Star Angel Reese is Launching Her Own Podcast

August 27, 2024 admin 0

BY TERRY SHROPSHIRE | The record-breaking Bayou Barbie is having a superlative 2024 as a rookie for the Chicago Sky | WNBA star rookie Angel Reese has had a banner year, and it’s about to get better with […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Debuts Special Locals Discount in Honor of 904 Day Celebration

August 27, 2024 admin 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. John’s River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces special promotions for 904 Day, September 4, […]

Leela James is Back in Jax Headlining Florida Theater, Saturday, August 31st

August 27, 2024 admin 0

R&B soul singer/songwriter Leela James will hit the Florida Theatre stage, Saturday, August 31st at 8 p.m. Hailing from the West Coast state of California, James grew up in South Central Los Angeles. Raised in […]

Jacksonville Author Whittington Releases ‘In Disguise of the Storm,’ Fourth in the Parker Glynn Thriller Series

August 27, 2024 admin 0

An undercover investigation into a possible human-trafficker with ties to al-Qaeda in the aftermath of a hurricane provide the backdrop for the new thriller from Florida author Ron Whittington: ‘In Disguise of the Storm.’ In […]

Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys on A&E August 25

August 23, 2024 Staff 0

This doc is a provocative and tumultuous, behind-the-scenes look at icon Ol’ Dirty Bastard aka ODB—who altered the world of hip-hop forever—as never seen before through the eyes of family, friends and other artists who […]

America Celebrates Kamala Harris’ Historic Nomination

August 23, 2024 Staff 0

Chicago Crusader – Kamala Harris’ historic march to the White House took a big step at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago, where her nomination for president was celebrated over a four-day event […]

Kamala Harris’ Memoir, ‘The Truths We Hold,’ Has Become a #1 Bestseller Overnight

August 22, 2024 admin 0

Initially released in 2019, Kamala Harris’ memoir spans her political and criminal justice journey and her childhood as the daughter of immigrants. It looks like quite a few people have taken an interest in the […]

12th Annual National Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25-31) Honors Importance of “First Foods” in Improving Black Maternal and Infant Health

August 22, 2024 admin 0

Annual campaign kicks off with a nationwide online storytelling festival and with Open Mic Nights for Black Birth & Breastfeeding in Oakland, NYC, & virtual Nationwide — Black Breastfeeding Week, the only national health campaign with […]