August 2026 – Page 701 – Jacksonville Free Press

Veteran Derek Tyson Survived Racism in the Military

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Veteren Derek Tyson Now helping many vets By Chinta Strausberg|Chicago Crusader A veterans service specialist at Olive-Harvey College, Dr. Derek Tyson was a Nuclear Biological Chemical specialist and former airborne paratrooper serving three-years in the U.S. Army […]

What if Black Professional Athletes Respected Black Economic Empowerment?

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Mr. Alford is the Co-Founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Ms. DeBow is the Co-Founder, Executive Vice President of the NBCC. By Harry C. Alford & Kay DeBow Oh, what a wonderful […]

The Battle for Florida and Georgia Could End in Recount

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent The heartache expressed on Tuesday night by the many supporters of Stacey Abrams has suddenly turned to hope after absentee and other ballots counted brought the Georgia […]

Nine New Black Members of Congress Elected in U.S. House as Blue Wave Hits Shore

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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor After a long Election Day and night, the results for the membership of the Congressional Black Caucus are clear: The CBC will have the numbers to be the […]

Serial Entrepreneur James Crosby Turns Passion Into Profits

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By Crystal Chanel Ohio native and owner of MyCity Transportation, James Crosby is making headlines in both the private and government sectors as his business acumen is turning heads at the Fort Lauderdale airport. Mr. […]

Green Book – Official Trailer

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Green Book In Theaters November 21, 2018 http://www.GreenBookMovie.com

PRIDE Book Club Celebrates 25 Years with Local author

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By Felice Franklin – The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club celebrated its’ 25th Anniversary at The Cook Book Restaurant in Springfield. Local author Nikesha Elise Williams was the featured author […]

SGR Donates Money to Eradictae Youth Drowning

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Two years ago during the Summer Olympics in Rio, African American Simone Manuel shocked the world by winning an Olympic gold medal for the U.S. in the 100-meter freestyle. Not only did she shock the […]

Local Elders Receive Info and Education at Senior Expo

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Last week, local senior citizens joined several City of Jacksonville departments and other resource partners for two days devoted to sharing area programs and services available to residents. Held at the Morocco Shrine Center, several […]

I’m A Star Teens Raise 126K for Homeless Peers

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A group of Jacksonville teens have decided to be change agents and have made fighting homelessness – especially amongst their peers a key area of focus. At a time in Duval County when youth violence […]