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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

2nd Mayors Masked Ball Empowers Local HBCU

April 3, 2024 admin 0

The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) hosted its second Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront. Over 500 attendees joined Mayor Donna Deegan and and EWU President A. Zachary Faison Jr., J.D. for […]

Another Victory for North Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Joseph

March 29, 2024 admin 0

By Johania Charles Miami Times Staff Writer | A circuit court judge has ordered the city of North Miami Beach to absorb Commissioner Michael Joseph’s nearly $50,000 in legal fees defending a lawsuit filed by Commissioner […]

Federal Court Rejects Congressional Redistricting Challenge as State Lawsuit awaits Florida Supreme Court

March 28, 2024 admin 0

by Andrew Pantazi | A three-judge federal panel unanimously upheld a controversial congressional map backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite accusations he and the Legislature discriminated against Black voters. The judges agreed that the plaintiffs failed to show […]

State Representative Kimberly Daniels to Host Ceremony Honoring Dedication of “Gwendolyn Maxwell: Bridge to Ribault”

March 27, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2024) – State Representative Kimberly Daniels is pleased to announce that she will host a ceremony to recognize the dedication of the bridge over Howell Drive to the late Coach Gwendolyn […]

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Panel on Advance with Africa

March 26, 2024 admin 0

by Isaiah Singleton – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S. – Africa Business Center hosted a special forum for their Advance With Africa program in partnership with the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement to foster […]

Adrianne Todman Named acting HUD Secretary after Marcia Fudge Announces Resignation

March 13, 2024 Staff 0

Adrianne Todman. | Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Here’s everything to know about Marcia Fudge’s successor. The unexpected announcement of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge’s forthcoming resignation paved the way […]

Federal Court Rejects ‘Stop WOKE’ Restrictions

March 12, 2024 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training — part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the […]

Woman Visits Every 4-Year HBCU in Nation to Share Experience with Students

March 12, 2024 admin 0

A New Jersey woman visited over 90 HBCUs across the country to show high school students everything the colleges have to offer. According to Good Morning America, Eleise Richards, a Howard University alum, started a college fair in 2016 that has […]

DLCC Unveils Ambitious “Multi-Cycle” Strategy for Long-Term Democratic Dominance

March 12, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — @stacybrownmedia | By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National CorrespondentThe DLCC underscored its commitment to combating Republican gerrymandering by supporting efforts for representative maps that accurately reflect the diversity of districts […]

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Affirms Biden’s Vision Amidst GOP Opposition

March 8, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; @StacyBrownMedia – On the morning after the powerful State of the Union Address, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre convened with select Black […]