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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

Education

Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship Open

January 29, 2025 admin 0

Calling all exceptional high school students across Duval! The deadline to apply for the prestigious Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship is fast approaching. This scholarship, valued at a staggering $50,000, is one of the most generous […]

Tuskegee Airmen, WASP History Will Stay in Air Force Boot Camp Curriculum Following Outcry

January 28, 2025 admin 0

Military.com | By Thomas Novelly| The Air Force is resuming its boot camp lessons about trailblazing Black and female World War II pilots after the material was flagged for review following President Donald Trump’s order to cancel all diversity efforts […]

Trump’s First Week Back in Office Marked by Racist Actions, Rollback of Worker Protections

January 24, 2025 admin 0

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| NNPA NEWSWIRE — For Black Americans, who already face systemic barriers in employment, the loss of these protections exacerbates long-standing disparities. Women, particularly women of color, will […]

Duval County Public Schools Answer Key for the week of January 27

January 24, 2025 admin 0

Tuesday, Jan. 28 SURPRISE — Andrew Robinson Elementary to receive fleet of bikes to teach students how to ride and bike safely — We invite media to this special event, but please don’t spoil the surprise. […]

‘Press On’: 5000 Role Models Inspires New Leaders

January 24, 2025 admin 0

Morgan C. Mullings, Miami Times Contributor | At its yearly Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project honored 45 high school seniors with college scholarships and a send-off from House of […]

$4M Awarded to Local Students During 100 Black Men College Fair

January 23, 2025 admin 0

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) hosted its 22nd Annual Infinite Scholars College Fair at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center. The event brought together more than 400 high school […]

National Civics Bee Essay Deadlines February 4th

January 23, 2025 admin 0

Essay is first step for middle school students to compete for local, state and national awards and prizes The essay and entry deadline is fast-approaching for the 2025 National Civics Bee®. Students can visit https://jaxchamber.com/ncbjax/ to […]

‘This is our moment, this is our time’: Georgia’s Black Women Unite Under the Gold Dome on Day One of Session

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Former Georgia State representative Dee Dawkins-Haigler stood in front of dozens of women, each dressed in matching brown t-shirts. Dawkins-Haigler, who knows her way around the Georgia State Capitol after serving District 91, stepped to […]

January 6 Committee Leaders Cheney and Thompson Receive Presidential Citizens Medal

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Among the recipients were Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson and former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who co-led Congress’ investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National […]

Business

Biden-Harris Administration Awards Additional $210 Million Tech Hub Grants

January 14, 2025 admin 0

Additional funding for the Tech Hubs program was made possible through the bipartisan FY25 NDAA passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden | WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development […]