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Pastor Jamal Bryant calls for the arrest of protestors who recently interrupted his church service

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By Haniyah Philogene | After a “white evangelical nationalist” protestor disrupted his church service, Pastor Jamal Bryant is asking: Where is the arrest warrant? Pastor Jamal Bryant is asking the U.S. attorney general to keep the same energy […]

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 […]

COACHING WHILE BLACK: Tuskegee Coach Led Off the Court in Handcuffs Following Game with Morehouse

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ATLANTA — Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was escorted off the court in handcuffs following a game against Morehouse College on Saturday, an incident that stunned players, fans and officials and prompted questions […]

Dr. Norma Solomon White: A Life of Firsts, Leadership and Lasting Legacy

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Norma Solomon White’s life and career reflect a series of groundbreaking accomplishments that have reshaped education, civic leadership and African American women’s roles in institutions long resistant to change. Born Nov. […]

Black History Month Marks 100 Years Amid Renewed Debates Over Race, History and Education

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary this February, reaching the century mark at a time when how America teaches, funds and talks about Black history is once again at the center […]

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 […]

AND STILL WE RISE: Spelman Grad Named CEO of Sams Club

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by Sylvia Perry Just in time for Black History Month, Latriece Watkins, a longtime Walmart executive, has been named president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, effective Feb. 1, in a leadership reshuffle announced […]

100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Celebrate Impactful MLK Day of Service Through “America Gives” Initiative

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The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc., in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, proudly marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with a highly successful America250 “America Gives” National Day of Service event, […]

Rapper Ludacris to Headline TPC Golf Tournament

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By Sylvia Perry PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.— Rap artist Ludacris is facing criticism from some conservative Republicans ahead of his planned performance at the Military Appreciation Day concert tied to the PGA TOUR’s THE PLAYERS […]

Betty Burney to Chair City’s Prestigious Journey Forward Board

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By Sylvia Perry Local education leader and nonprofit CEO Betty Seabrook Burney will assume the role of chair of the Jacksonville Journey Forward Board, succeeding Attorney W.C. Gentry, who resigned unexpectedly to focus on his […]

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Month: August 2026

Pastor Jamal Bryant calls for the arrest of protestors who recently interrupted his church service

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

COACHING WHILE BLACK: Tuskegee Coach Led Off the Court in Handcuffs Following Game with Morehouse

Dr. Norma Solomon White: A Life of Firsts, Leadership and Lasting Legacy

Black History Month Marks 100 Years Amid Renewed Debates Over Race, History and Education

Comedy Phenom Mike Epps Delights Local Fans With Sold Out Shows

AND STILL WE RISE: Spelman Grad Named CEO of Sams Club

100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Celebrate Impactful MLK Day of Service Through “America Gives” Initiative

Rapper Ludacris to Headline TPC Golf Tournament

Betty Burney to Chair City’s Prestigious Journey Forward Board