August 2026 – Page 832 – Jacksonville Free Press

Four Black Women Presidents Have Been Fired from HBCUs in Two Months

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The Alabama State University Board of Trustees voted, last week, to suspend Gwendolyn Boyd as president, according to AL.com. She has been placed on administrative leave following the board’s declaration of “failure to maintain confidence.” […]

P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Honors Community Champions and Celebrating 276 Books Read

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The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club recently celebrated its’ 23rd Anniversary at Island Tropics Restaurant. Local author and historian Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. was the featured author who presented his […]

Black Expo Taste of Jacksonville 2016

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The “Taste Of” is designed to allow attendees the opportunity to savor the part specialties, whether they try a small “Taste” or a full entree. Each year, the taste aims to highlight a diverse selection […]

Jaguars suffer another lost against the Houston Texans: Jaguars we have a problem!

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The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Houston Texans 26 – 21. The Houston Texans scored early and kept the lead and won the game 24 – 21. As usual the Jaguars began making plays in […]

Kanye West Cancels 21 Remaining Tour Dates After Trump Controversy

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By Patrick Ryan , USA TODAY Kanye West has canceled the rest of his Saint Pablo Tour after two controversial concerts, according to source familiar with the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly. Tickets for […]

Denzel Washington Brings Brilliance of August Wilson to the Big Screen

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ESTEEMED PLAYWRIGHT August Wilson’s work will live on long after his death in a new format. Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in Paramount Pictures “Fences,” coming to theaters on Christmas Day. By Elaine Hegwood […]

40th Session AKA Cluster Convenes to Celebrate HBCUs’, Scholarship and Sisterhood

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By Nikki Torian. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Eta Omega chapter recently attended the 40th session for Cluster III in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Cluster III comprises 10 chapters in the North Florida Region and […]

Dr. Ivan Porter Elected President of Florida Theatre Young Professionals

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First A.C.T., the young professionals organization of the nonprofit Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville, have announced that Ivan Porter, a physician in the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the […]

Eta Phi Beta Commemorates 74 Years of Doing for Others

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For 74 years Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. has promoted higher scholastic standards, personal growth, career awareness and community service. This past weekend Eta Phi Beta Sorority’s Nu Chapter of Jacksonville and Alpha Iota of […]

Annual JUL Luncheon Lauds Local Community Servants, Diversity and Justice

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Equal Opportunity Luncheon Rewards Community Servants, Diversity and Justice The Jacksonville Urban League held their 43rd Annual Equal Opportunity luncheon recognizing those who have made an impact in the areas of diversity and equal opportunity in […]