August 2026 – Page 727 – Jacksonville Free Press

Redling Settlement Fails With Lack of Penalties

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By Charlene Crowell For as long as many people of color can remember, succeeding generations have called for justice. Despite these age-old pleas, justice is not only elusive, but frustrating since the enactment of a […]

Elected Officials: We Need More Policy and Less Chicken Dinners

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by Jeff Boney It’s that time again. It occurs every year around the same time like clockwork. It’s election season. Political signs infiltrate Black neighborhoods, placed by campaign operatives hoping you remember their respective political […]

Local Black Males Inspired for Bright Futures by 5000 Role Models

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Local members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Duval Chapter, a high school mentoring program, recently participated in a three day college tour visiting Valdosta State University, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and […]

Agency Connects Urban Youth with Jobs and Workforce

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The “Eckerd Connects” program held their annual workforce awards celebration at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Sixteen participants were honored for their career goals and assessments. Eckerd Connects is a year round program that engages young […]

EWC Cuts Ribbon at New Academic Building and Blesses its New Nat Glover Field and Stadium

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Edward Waters College (EWC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly acquired James Weldon Johnson building. EWC supporters were invited to join EWC’s 29th President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, the 115th Bishop in the African Methodist […]

Neighbors Clean Up and Green Up Neighborhood

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The neighborhood along Robena Road, off of Interstate 295 and Lem Turner Road, is a vibrant community featuring condos and single family homes. Area resident Leon Barber’s daily routine always included morning walks where he noticed trash […]

Whitfield Concludes 50 Year Education Career With Festive Celebration

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Over the weekend family and friends of Vernice Pinkston-Whitfield met at the Premier Event Center celebrate her retirement. Pinkston-Whitfield retired this year after 21 years as a teacher and counselor at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory […]

Miss Duval Delivers Beauty and More Than meets the Eye

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On Sunday, June 17th, nine contestants vied for the coveted crown of Miss Duval 2018. Contestants strutted before a panel of seven judges and an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The categories of competition included presentation […]

Juneteenth Celebrated Throughout Northeast Florida

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Black history in America is diverse and distinctive, and one of the most unique historical celebrations that many African Americans recognize is called, Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, […]

President of Delta Sigma Theta Pens Letter After Racial Profiling Incident

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Crusader staff report The president and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta sorority has posted a letter on the organization’s website, condemning a racial profiling incident that occurred at the Bahama Breeze restaurant in Cleveland on […]