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Clive Davis Dies at 94 as Music Legend Who Built the Careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and More

June 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — The music industry is mourning the loss of Clive Davis, who died this morning at age 94, the legendary record executive whose influence helped shape the careers of some of the most successful and […]

Residential Design is Evolving Fast, Modern Lifestyles Are Leading the Charge

June 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Amy Kang | By the end of 2026, U.S. homeowners are projected to put nearly $518 billion toward improving and repairing their homes, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. […]

Carnival Cruise Line’s “The Next Course” Sets Sail

June 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Dwight Brown | When I sailed aboard Carnival Venezia during its inaugural season in 2023, one of my fondest memories was the food. That must also be true for other passengers, as they filled […]

BREAKING: Federal Lawsuit Alleges Corruption Conspiracy by Former Glynn County DA, Sheriffs — Casting New Light on Brunswick Pastor’s 10-Year Fight for Exoneration

June 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — June 22, 2026 — A 64-page federal civil rights lawsuit filed today in U.S. District Court alleges a sweeping conspiracy by former Glynn County District Attorney Jacquelyn Lee Johnson, current Glynn County […]

A.L. Lewis Fund Awards $70,000 in Grants to Local Organizations Serving Minority Communities

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

A.L. Lewis Fund members and grantees celebrated its recent grantmaking at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. Photo credit: Jasmine Brown. The A.L. Lewis Fund, a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast […]

Black Women Leaders Are Not Burnt Out, We Are Being Extracted From

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

By Nataki Garrett Myers Let’s start with the numbers, because America often values economic losses over human suffering. According to a 2020 Citigroup analysis, racism cost the United States economy $16 trillion over twenty years. […]

Juneteenth: Why It Matters in 2026

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

As many Americans mark the Juneteenth season in 2026 with parades, festivals, educational programs and community gatherings, the holiday remains as relevant today as ever — not only as a celebration of freedom, but as […]

For a Time Such as This: NAACP Meetings Growing with Focus on Voting Rights and Engagement

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of residents gathered at the Beaver Street Enterprise for the June meeting meeting of the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP monthly general membership meeting where voting rights, redistricting and civic engagement took center stage. […]

Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrates Academic Excellence Across the First Coast

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently honored 29 high-achieving graduating seniors from across Northeast Florida during its annual Dr. Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition Program at Sandalwood High School. The […]

Black Rodeo USA brings Culture, Competition and Community to Jax

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls dressed in full Western regalia gathered at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for the 5th installment on the Jacksonville stop of Black Rodeo USA, a nationally recognized event celebrating the rich […]