August 2026 – Page 690 – Jacksonville Free Press

Don’t Let Predatory Tax Loans Take Your Refunds

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By Charlene Crowell For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the […]

Local Producer Creates Social Media Talent Contest

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This summer, Facebook live-stream viewers will use their mobile device to judge contestants, from around the country, as they compete for an opportunity to win cash on a social media show called The Talented 10 […]

Jay-Z and Meek Mill Launch Prison-Reform Alliance, Pledge $50 Million

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By Dee Lockett, Vulture An unlikely group that includes two of the biggest rappers in the world and three of the country’s biggest sports team owners have joined forces to rectify America’s broken judicial system. Meek […]

Bold City Links Donate 3000+ Books to Youth Library

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Members of the Bold City (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated recently celebrated another accomplishment with the donation of over 3,000 books to the Sulzbacher Village. Their donation of books and furniture established a youth […]

Kamala Harris Kicks Off Presidential Campaign: ‘America, We Are Better Than This’

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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said that those in power are trying to turn people against each other, which she says is “not our America.” Harris, a first-term U.S. senator from California who recently announced […]

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Zeta’s Honor Legacy and Founders in Classic elegance

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By Lynn Jones Although the holiday season has passed, the Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has plenty to celebrate. The sorority held their annual Founders Day Tea last Saturday inside […]

Thousands Attend Annual School Choice Expo

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Thousands of parents and families attended the annual School Choice Expo last weekend at the Fairgrounds. The event drew more than 15,000 parents and families an opportunity to check out all the educational options the […]

Teen Program Promotes Diversity and Tolerance

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Focusing on building tomorrow’s leaders and fostering a love for community and volunteerism, a new youth program recently began with a new class of participants. The “Metrotown In A Day” initiative is a unique opportunity […]

Jax Native Becomes New CEO of 100 Black men of America, Inc.

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Ribault grad, John E. Armstrong takes the helm of national mentoring organization. Atlanta, GA – The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100)has hired John E. Armstrong as the organization’s new President and CEO. Armstrong […]