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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

Taxpayers to Benefit from IRS Program

June 19, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The IRS also plans to gradually expand the range of tax situations supported by Direct File. Over the coming years, officials said the goal is to accommodate the most common tax scenarios, […]

NAACP Applauds Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Historic Pardon of 175,000+ Cannabis Convictions

June 17, 2024 admin 0

NAACP President & CEO: “The Governor’s brave decision to pardon these 175,000 Americans will provide them with a new-found ability to attain opportunity” WASHINGTON — Today, in a historic move to advance criminal justice reform, Governor […]

Education

‘1000 by 2025’ Initiative: Jacksonville’s Answer To Schools’ Biggest Diversity Problem

June 17, 2024 admin 0

By Rachael Tutwiler Fortune | You hear it said often: Representation matters. Representation means everything to a child. And it can look like almost anything, from a doll that looks like your young daughter to your […]

Hillsborough Democrats Launch Seniors For Biden-Harris With Voter Outreach Event in Tampa

June 17, 2024 admin 0

Tampa – Hillsborough County Democrats, State Representatives Dianne Hart and Susan Valdés, and South Shore Democratic Club President Fran Bodman held a phone banking, postcard writing, and voter engagement event to kickoff Seniors for Biden-Harris […]

Local Students Excel in STEM Website Design Competition

June 13, 2024 admin 0

At the recent graduation exercises of Esprit de Corps Center for Learning (EDC), the winners of the highly anticipated website design competition were announced to thunderous applause. The competition, which drew participants from both middle […]

City Year Inspires, Recruits New Graduates

June 13, 2024 admin 0

City Year Jacksonville recently celebrated the completion of the 2023-2024 school year and their 10th anniversary with a graduating class of 50 members. The graduating class consists of young adults both from Duval County and […]

National

Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention as Black Press Celebrates 197 Years, Addresses Voter Turnout and Empowering Black Communities

June 5, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Black Press nears its bicentennial, the NNPA is celebrating its rich legacy and charting a course for its future impact on civic engagement and social justice. “Strengthening voter turnout, supporting […]

Cox, History in Crowded Race for State Attorney

June 4, 2024 admin 0

West Palm Beach – Six candidates are running to replace Palm Beach State Attorney Dave Aronberg, who has decided not to seek another term and pursuing other endeavors. Among the candidates is Palm Beach State […]

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, Continues Legislative Duties

June 4, 2024 admin 0

by Terrance Harris | https://defendernetwork.com/ | Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is facing a difficult battle after revealing she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The longtime Democratic congresswoman released a statement on Sunday confirming the […]

New Racial Gerrymandering Lawsuit Takes Aim at South Florida’s Powerful Congressional Districts

June 3, 2024 admin 0

Joshua Ceballos | WLRN 91.3 FM | South Florida has another racial gerrymandering fight on its hands, and the outcome could dictate who gets sent to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee to represent millions of local residents. […]