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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

Clay County Educators Declare Impasse with District over Salaries

October 21, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

“Every day we support our students and our communities- We are worth more than ZERO” | Clay County, Fla. (October 17, 2025) – The Clay County Education Association (CCEA) has declared an impasse because of a deadlock […]

Douglass Anderson Elementary to High School Alumni Annual Picnic Reunites All Classes

October 20, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Saturday, October 11th was an enjoyable day for many Douglass Anderson Alumni and members of the Southside Community. Classmates celebrated their all class high school reunion inside the Southside Church of God in Christ Fellowship Hall. […]

Marijuana Panel Highlights Opportunities and Medical Advances

October 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSJC) Downtown campus was the site of an informative and interactive forum presented by Senator Tracie Davis and Florida A & M University. The collaborative efforts, open to the public […]

Open House Showcases Creative Talents Teens Learn in Free Academy

October 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Helping to keep the arts alive, Creative Genius is an after-school program at The Performance Academy located on Beach Blvd. The daily after-school sessions combine arts education with academic support and life skills development. At […]

NASA Postdoctoral Program seeks early career and senior scientists for prestigious fellowships at its locations across the U.S.

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA’s mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration. The deadline to apply for […]

California Establishes First-in-Nation Reparations Bureau for Descendants of Slavery

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

Written By Lexx Thornton (HBCU News) The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) today announced a historic victory with the signing of Senate Bill 518 (Weber Pierson), which creates the nation’s first permanent state agency dedicated […]

Both Parties Brace for a ‘Long Conflict’ as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

By Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong | HBCU News At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands. As a result, […]

Frederick Humphries Statues Serves as a Tribute to an HBCU Legend

October 13, 2025 Staff 0

by Gayle Andrews Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., epitomized the definition of an influencer. His tenure as the president of Florida A&M University was a whirlwind of academic, social, and civil rights progress that would […]

FPL Invites Schools to Apply for $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant

October 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Eligible public, private and charter schools at all grade levels can apply through Nov. 7, 2025 | Juno Beach, Fla. – School is back in session and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding ten eligible Florida schools […]

Ben Crump Pledges $50K to the Black Press, Challenges Others to Follow His Lead

October 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy M. Brown | BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its Annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The […]