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[ October 14, 2026 ] Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched Community

All References to Harriet Tubman Removed From ‘Underground Railroad’ Webpage By National Park Service

April 7, 2025 admin 0

A quote and image of Harriet Tubman have been quietly removed from a National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad, prompting concern from historians and civil rights advocates. The revision is part of a broader trend […]

Trump Pennsylvania Stronghold Flipped Blue by 16 Points

April 7, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Economist President Trump approval tracker has a 51% disapproval rating among Americans polled for the 45/47 president of the United States. “This is a referendum on the chaos Washington [DC] Republicans […]

Empty Chair Town Hall Meetings Asks for Representation and Answers

April 3, 2025 admin 0

By Pat Bryant | Hundreds of tax paying citizens crammed into Jacksonville’s IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Hall to hear what Senators Rick Scott, Ashely Moody, and Congresspersons John Rutherford, Kat Cammack and Aaron […]

Jaxons Join National Tesla Protests

April 3, 2025 admin 0

By Pat Bryant | Nearly every Tesla dealership in the United States and the world had peaceful protestors out front Saturday March 29th and Ajcksonvilles local dealership was among them. Elon Musk’s electric car company […]

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Duval Dems Responds to the Partisan Anti-Immigrant Bill by Republican City Council Members

April 3, 2025 admin 0

In a deeply troubling move, City Council Vice President Kevin Carrico and 11 Republican members of the Jacksonville City Council passed a dangerous and divisive immigration bill that echoes the worst of the national MAGA […]

Stacey Abrams Delivers Passionate Speech at Black Women Public Policy in the South Symposium

March 28, 2025 admin 0

Georgia voting rights activist Stacey Abrams visited Clark Atlanta University on Tuesday for the second annual Black Women Public Policy in the South symposium. In a room of scholars, students, policymakers, and community leaders, Abrams […]

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says Trump and Republicans Want to Put ‘Chainsaw’ to Social Security

March 28, 2025 admin 0

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, warned that President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress want to “take a chainsaw” to Social Security as they forge ahead with […]

‘Georgia Will Bow to No King’: Georgia Senators Ossoff and Warnock Hold Anti-Trump Rally in Atlanta

March 25, 2025 admin 0

by Donnell Suggs | Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff started his rally speech with a compliment, “You look good, Atlanta,” and then got down to business. “These are serious times, Atlanta. This is not a drill. This […]

South Africa President Says Persecution of Whites a ‘False Narrative’ as Musk Repeats Genocide Claim

March 25, 2025 admin 0

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Monday the claim that white people are being persecuted in his country is a “completely false narrative.” It was his latest attempt to push back against allegations made by U.S. President Donald […]

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Mayor Deegan Shares Updates on 904 Lean & Announces Additional COJ Efficiency Initiatives

March 14, 2025 admin 0

Mayor Deegan shared some new information about the City’s 904 Lean initiatives, which are focused on smarter governance, greater efficiency and responsible financial stewardship. Last year, the City partnered with the LEAN Competency System (LCS), a nonprofit […]