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Tariffs May Be Rising, But So is Black Strategy

May 9, 2025 admin 0

As inflation surges and tariffs rise, Black entrepreneurs are not shrinking in fear—they’re showing up, strategizing, and pushing forward with purpose. I saw this firsthand Tuesday evening at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) […]

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Visit Jacksonville Must-Try Local Delicacies You Can’t Miss

May 9, 2025 admin 0

Jacksonville’s diverse food scene will leave you craving more. Sink your teeth into these local delicacies! Mayport Shrimp| Did you know Jacksonville boasts 1,100 miles of shoreline? That’s a lot of coasts, it’s no surprise […]

Crypto Company Partners with Soft Revolution to Empower Haiti Through Financial Innovation on Haitian Flag Day

May 9, 2025 admin 0

Miami, FL – May 8, 2025 — Soft Revolution, the culture-driven event series that unites the Caribbean and African diaspora through intentional, meaningful experiences, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with GoudHG.io, a forward-thinking […]

Actress Denise Nicholas Gather Voices for a Story Telling Compilation: Jax P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Hosting Author 6/17/25

May 9, 2025 admin 0

Back in the 1970s, actress and author Denise Nicholas was on the cutting edge of a career that has now spanned more than fifty years. From her iconic first role as a teacher on the […]

The Power of Love and Resilience: Jussie Smollett Debuts New Film The Lost Holliday

May 8, 2025 admin 0

by Isaiah Singleton | Jussie Smollett returns to the screen with The Lost Holliday, a deeply personal and thought-provoking drama premiering May 9 on Amazon Prime Video. Vivica A. Fox stars as Cassandra Marshall, who arrives in Los […]

Ketanji Brown Jackson Sharply Condemns Trump’s Attacks on Judges

May 8, 2025 admin 0

The Supreme Court justice said it was time to address “the elephant in the room”: the “threats and harassment” that judges have received from Trump and his allies. RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Justice Ketanji […]

MLK Bust Quietly Removed from Oval Office Under Trump

May 8, 2025 admin 0

By April Ryan | The iconic bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once a focal point in the Oval Office during the Obama and Biden years, has been relocated. The bronze bust of Dr. Martin […]

Ameris Bank Distributes $450,000 Grant to LISC Jacksonville to Support Heirs’ Property Work

May 8, 2025 admin 0

Grant made available by Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta | ATLANTA (May 8, 2025) – Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Jacksonville) will receive a $450,000 grant that has been approved for distribution by Ameris […]

T.D. Jakes’ Daughter and Son-in-law Named Senior Pastors of Dallas Megachurch

May 8, 2025 admin 0

Bishop T.D. Jakes, a global faith leader and founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas has announced that his son-in-law and daughter, Pastors Touré Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts, will take over as senior […]

Florida Rising Announces Victricia Simmons as New Executive Director

May 7, 2025 admin 0

The independent political organization Florida Rising this week announced Victricia Simmons, former chief of staff, as its new executive director. Simmons carries more than a decade of experience with the organization as she enters her […]