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[ October 15, 2026 ] Black in Jax Anime Makes History at WasabiCon, Celebrating Representation and Community Local
[ October 14, 2026 ] Black Public Media Brings the Story of ‘The Morgue Twins,’ to YouTube Entertainment
[ October 14, 2026 ] Delta’s Present Sax in the City Greek Life
[ October 14, 2026 ] Good Soil Forum Returns to Award $500,000 to Entrepreneurs and Founders Ready for Growth Religion
[ October 14, 2026 ] Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched Community

The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Acquires Historic Former BET Campus

November 7, 2025 Staff 0

Recently, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) announced the acquisition of the former Black Entertainment Television (BET) Campus, a 7.88-acre landmark once home to Robert L. Johnson’s groundbreaking media empire. With an investment of more […]

Florida Rising: Still We Rise

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Tuesday, November 4th was a clear rejection of the authoritarian policies of the Trump administration and the harm he has caused and continues to cause Americans. Author James Baldwin is quoted as saying, “I can’t […]

Orange County Mayor Demings Makes Bid for Florida Governor Official

November 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

(Source: Politico) | TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has made his bid for Florida governor official. Demings opened a campaign account for governor Friday, a necessary first step to starting a campaign […]

Political

Black PressThe Blue Flood: America Finds Its Voice Again

November 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By 8:30 p.m. on election night, the story was unmistakable. America had spoken, not with a whisper but with a roar that swept from Richmond to Atlanta, from Newark to New York […]

Congressman Meeks Chastises President Trump for Possible Invasion of Nigeria

November 4, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House […]

Enrollment Now Open for Second Semester at Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools

November 4, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2025) — Enrollment is now open for the second semester at Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time), the state’s only fully virtual public school district. Florida families with students in grades […]

Douglas Anderson Graduate Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar National Honor Recognizes Excellence in Academics and the Arts

November 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Oct. 29, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) and the Developing Artists Foundation are proud to announce that Samuel Issac Nelson, III, a graduate of Douglas Anderson’s class of 2025, has been named […]

National

25 States Suing Trump USDA for Gutting Food Aid to 40 million Americans

November 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent | Twenty-five attorneys general across the country and three governors have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Brooke Rollins, after […]

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools Celebrates 15 Years of Impact, Innovation and Educational Excellence

November 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Red-carpet anniversary event on November 20 honors a decade and a half of growth, achievement and community partnership | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 30, 2025 — KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, a non-profit network of college-preparatory public charter […]

Application Window Closing Soon for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort

October 27, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Selected high school students receive all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World Resort for transformative mentorship program; Applications close October 31. (LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Oct. 27, 2025 – High school students driven by passion and […]