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Tuskegee Airmen, WASP History Will Stay in Air Force Boot Camp Curriculum Following Outcry

January 28, 2025 admin 0

Military.com | By Thomas Novelly| The Air Force is resuming its boot camp lessons about trailblazing Black and female World War II pilots after the material was flagged for review following President Donald Trump’s order to cancel all diversity efforts […]

TSA Sees Decrease in Firearm Discoveries at Florida Security Checkpoints in 2024

January 28, 2025 admin 0

Despite overall decrease several airports see all-time highs | Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Florida discovered a total of 817 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2024, down from the total of 834 found […]

Why MLK’s Powerful ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ Remains a Masterpiece of American Literature

January 27, 2025 admin 0

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times In the solace of a Birmingham jail in April 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. penned what many consider “one of the greatest documents ever written by an American.” […]

Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

January 27, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Promotion of Josh Hoce to Director of Group Sales

January 27, 2025 admin 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces the promotion of Josh Hoce to Director […]

Northside Coalition Calls for a “Fulfilled Promises” Transparency Dashboard for a “New Jacksonville”

January 27, 2025 admin 0

A local activist group has issued a statement calling for a “Fulfilled Promises” transparency dashboard for a “New Jacksonville.” Kelly Frazier, President of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, said the following: “In Rev. Dr. Martin […]

Trump’s First Week Back in Office Marked by Racist Actions, Rollback of Worker Protections

January 24, 2025 admin 0

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| NNPA NEWSWIRE — For Black Americans, who already face systemic barriers in employment, the loss of these protections exacerbates long-standing disparities. Women, particularly women of color, will […]

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Tuskegee Airmen, WASP History Will Stay in Air Force Boot Camp Curriculum Following Outcry

TSA Sees Decrease in Firearm Discoveries at Florida Security Checkpoints in 2024

Why MLK’s Powerful ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ Remains a Masterpiece of American Literature

Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Promotion of Josh Hoce to Director of Group Sales

Northside Coalition Calls for a “Fulfilled Promises” Transparency Dashboard for a “New Jacksonville”

Trump’s First Week Back in Office Marked by Racist Actions, Rollback of Worker Protections

Duval County Public Schools Answer Key for the week of January 27

BBIF Awarded $30,000 from FAIRWINDS Foundation to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses through Financial Literacy Education

Trump’s Actions Signal a Glaring Warning for Black and Immigrant Communities