August 2026 – Page 41 – Jacksonville Free Press

Comedy Phenom Mike Epps Delights Local Fans With Sold Out Shows

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Mike Epps just wrapped a powerhouse weekend at Southside’s Comedy Zone, reminding Jacksonville exactly why he’s a household name. With a career spanning blockbuster movies, iconic stand-up specials, and a growing real estate empire in […]

What We Can Learn From the People of Minnesota

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by Dr. John Warren We the people, of San Diego and other cities around these States, have much we can learn from the people of Minnesota. First, they did not allow the cold weather to […]

Recap: Kendrick Lamar Wins Most Awards, Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year

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Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. During the evening, Bad Bunny, aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was among the artists that took […]

National Association of Black Military Women Establishes Local Chapter

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On January 24, 2026, a powerful legacy took root in Northeast Florida with the official installation of the Jacksonville, Florida Chapter of the National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW). The ceremony marked a historic […]

LEGACY & LEGENDS: A.L. Lewis

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Long before the phrase “Black economic empowerment” entered modern political debates, Abraham Lincoln Lewis was quietly building the infrastructure of freedom in Florida. Born in 1865 to parents who had been enslaved, Lewis rose to […]

Bookfest Brings Literacy Lovers to Downtown Jax

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Downtown Jacksonville came alive with stories, culture, and community connection as the JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF26) returned for its 3rd Annual celebration last weekend at the historic James Weldon Park. Held Saturday, from 10:00 […]

Resilient Ribault Meeting Brings Together Stakeholders to Shape Northside’s Future

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More than 40 residents, neighborhood leaders, nonprofit partners, and public officials gathered in January for the first 2026 stakeholder meeting of Resilient Ribault, a community-driven initiative focused on environmental restoration, climate resilience, and neighborhood empowerment […]

Deltas Raise $163K in Historic Fundraiser

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The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. achieved a landmark fundraising milestone at its signature event, The Crimson Collective: A Curated Experience, raising an extraordinary $163,789.26 in support of the chapter’s public service […]

Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices

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By Dr, Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association American democracy is under siege across the board in different industries. Diversity is good for business and diversity is good for American […]

Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Headed to Jacksonville

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Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Commissioner Jeff Bacon announced Wednesday a multi-year agreement to bring the ASUN Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments to Jacksonville, Fla., starting in 2026. This marks the first time since 2013 that […]

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Month: August 2026

Comedy Phenom Mike Epps Delights Local Fans With Sold Out Shows

What We Can Learn From the People of Minnesota

Recap: Kendrick Lamar Wins Most Awards, Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year

National Association of Black Military Women Establishes Local Chapter

LEGACY & LEGENDS: A.L. Lewis

Bookfest Brings Literacy Lovers to Downtown Jax

Resilient Ribault Meeting Brings Together Stakeholders to Shape Northside’s Future

Deltas Raise $163K in Historic Fundraiser

Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices

Atlantic Sun Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Headed to Jacksonville