August 2026 – Page 147 – Jacksonville Free Press

Environmental Advocates Highlight Black Contributions to National Parks Ahead of 2024 Election

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “National parks are not just landscapes—they are living places where the stories of our ancestors come to life. As we visit these historic places, we are reminded of the enduring impact of […]

Jacksonville Can Lead in Kamala Harris Opportunity Economy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Moné Holder | Vice President Kamala Harris’ policies in her bid to win the White House align closely with several local initiatives, positioning Jacksonville to lead in helping her implement her proposed opportunity economy at […]

Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Flood the Polls Convoy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held a “Flood the Polls” event at the newly re-opened early voting site at Edward Waters University (EWU). Chapter members left in a convoy from […]

Jax Native Crowned Miss Florida Memorial University

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Proud parents Vincent and Jaynell Cameron, joined family and friends for a trek to Miami to witness their daughter being crowned Miss Florida Memorial University. The Bishop Kenney High School graduate has been active on […]

DNC Bus Stop Tour “We Vote, We Win”

August 7, 2026 admin 0

An early voter kickoff on the second day of early voting was held with with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, LaShonda J. Holloway, Jay McGovern, local leaders from the Duval Dems, along with other […]

Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras present Six Concerts for the Community during the 2024/25 Season

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla. (November 1, 2024) — The Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras (JSYO) have a stellar season of performances in Jacoby Symphony Hall with all six ensemble levels. The first concert takes place November 10, 2024, […]

City of Jacksonville Launches 2024 ‘Get Covered Jax!’ Campaign

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The City of Jacksonville launched its 2024 Get Covered Jax! campaign, which is designed to help Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered. Mayor Deegan and healthcare leaders in City Hall created Get Covered Jax! last fall because they wanted […]

Month: August 2026

Environmental Advocates Highlight Black Contributions to National Parks Ahead of 2024 Election

Jacksonville Can Lead in Kamala Harris Opportunity Economy

Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Flood the Polls Convoy

Jax Native Crowned Miss Florida Memorial University

DNC Bus Stop Tour “We Vote, We Win”

Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras present Six Concerts for the Community during the 2024/25 Season

City of Jacksonville Launches 2024 ‘Get Covered Jax!’ Campaign

Research Shows New Method Helps Doctors Safely Remove Dangerous Heart infections Without Surgery

Local Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Chapter Hosts Voter Education Forum – Receives Awards from Cluster Conference

Terri Sanders Transforms Omaha Star: 87 Years of Black Women Leading Nebraska’s Iconic Newspaper