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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

Black Teen Awarded $1.3M in Scholarships and Accepted into 21 Colleges Launches New Platform For Caregivers

February 11, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — What happens when a child becomes the caregiver? For Omarion Calloway, it meant a childhood redefined by sacrifice and strength. It meant carrying burdens heavy enough to break adults, yet still daring to dream […]

‘Bait and Switch’: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Calls Out Republicans for Breaking Promise to Lower Costs

February 11, 2025 admin 0

The House Democratic leader said that rather than address economic issues as promised, Republicans are “implementing the most extreme parts of Project 2025.” | House of Representatives Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., blasted Republicans […]

Kassandra Timothe appointed to Serve as Vice Mayor of North Miami

February 10, 2025 admin 0

The City of North Miami recently announced the appointment of Councilwoman Kassandra Timothe as the new vice mayor. The decision was made during a regular city council meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 28. A lifelong […]

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Endorses Mary Sheffield For Mayor of Detroit: “She is The People’s Mayor”

February 7, 2025 admin 0

In a defining moment for Detroit’s future, national civil rights leader Attorney Ben Crump officially endorsed Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield for Mayor at a high-impact reception Tuesday night, emphasizing her lifelong commitment to […]

Raines All Class Reunion Celebrates 60 Years of Success

February 6, 2025 admin 0

By Venus Highsmith – Alumni and friends of William M. Raines High School united to commemorate the schools 60th year anniversary (January 25, 1965), a landmark achievement that landed on the actual Founder’s Day, January […]

Grove Park Elementary Lauded with $2K in Honor of MLK

February 6, 2025 admin 0

The Clay County Martin Luther King Day of Service presented Shadreka Smith principal of Grove Park Elementary School $2000 to assist with the schools education program. The Day of Service honored Dr. Martin Luther King., […]

Kumon’s Jacksonville-Fruit Cove Center Donates 510 Books to Hurricane-Damaged School

February 3, 2025 admin 0

A book drive by the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Jacksonville-Fruit Cove collected about 510 books that were donated to the Cathedral School of St. Jude in St. Petersburg, which was damaged by hurricanes […]

Democrats Silent as Trump’s Authoritarian Grip Tightens, Leaving Supporters Outraged

January 31, 2025 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | @StacyBrownMedia| For many loyal Democratic voters, the past month has been a slap in the face. As Trump and his enablers work to […]

Outrage Builds Over Trump’s Order Ending DEI in Federal Agencies and Contracts

January 30, 2025 admin 0

President Donald J. Trump’s first-day executive order to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal agencies and contractors has drawn widespread condemnation. Critics say the move systematically undermines civil rights, economic equity, and […]

City Councilman Fred Durhal III Enters Detroit Mayoral Race as Campaign Kicks Into Full Swing

January 30, 2025 admin 0

Ebony JJ Curry, Senior Reporter | Fred Durhal III is making it plain—Detroit deserves better, and he believes he’s the one to make it happen. Standing in the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, surrounded […]