August 2026 – Page 709 – Jacksonville Free Press

‘White Boy Rick’ Detroit Premiere has Family Drama on Screen — and in the Theater

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by Julie Hinds (Detroit Free Press) There is plenty of drama and family turmoil in “White Boy Rick,” the new movie about Richard Wershe Jr.’s teenage years in Detroit as an FBI informant and drug […]

Black Mexicans Face Racism Daily in Mexico

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In 2016, Mexico’s government for the first time ever recognized the 1.38 million citizens of African descent living in the country. They weren’t counted in the national census until 2015. In Mexico’s 2020 national […]

The Nation May Be Divided, But Everyone’s a Fan of Tiger

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Shout out to reporter Jeremy Bembry with, The Undefeated. He penned just the article I was thinking of as I watched Tiger Woods wins his first major tournament in five years at Sunday’s Tour Championship […]

The Criminalization of Poverty: Cash Bail for Non-Violent Misdemeanors Perpetuates Unequal Treatment Under the Law

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“The rich man and the poor man do not receive equal justice in our courts. And in no area is this more evident than in the matter of bail … The man who must wait […]

President Trump Loves the Anthem and Flag, Hates the Constitution

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by Wilmer Leon “You have to stand proudly for the National Anthem. You shouldn’t be playing, you shouldn’t be there. Maybe they (NFL Players) shouldn’t be in the country… We’re proud of our country and […]

Community Festival Distributes Food with Focus and health Care Maintenance and Results

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By Lynn Jones Most American understand the value of a good health care system. It’s essentially a life or death issue in most cases, and quality health care is often one of the prominent challenges […]

Girl Scouts Celebrate Women of Distinction

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Northeast Florida has been become known as a area where women have been able to succeed in business, politics and social services. To recognize those achievements, the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council recently celebrated female […]

Town Hall Focuses on Mental Health Disparities in the Black Community

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Anyone can develop a mental health problem. It isn’t your fault or your family’s fault. Seeking treatment can help you live a fulfilled life and can strengthen you, your family and professional career. According to […]

Male Pampering Salon Opens in Regency

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By Lynn Jones According to Forbes magazine, men grooming salons are or high end barber shop are not only the new hot thing, but very profitable. In a recent article the magazine said, “While soft […]

Author Pens Second Book Detailing Love and Life’s Journey

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By Lynn Jones Willie “Bo” Walker has lived a full life, and he is proud of his many accomplishments during his 70 years of life. As an author, he recently finished his second book titled, […]