August 2026 – Page 840 – Jacksonville Free Press

Gladys Knight sues to remove her name from son’s restaurants

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Gladys Knight Sues to Remove her Name from Son’s Restaurants June 21, 2016 – Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Revenue has raided Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles. Gladys Knight’s son, who runs the operation, […]

In Defense of Colin Kaepernick’s Stand

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IBW – Vantage Point | by Dr. Ron Daniels The uproar continues over San Francisco 49ner quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit-down, rather than stand, during the playing of the National Anthem. Kaepernick said his […]

President Obama Nominates Muslim-American Attorney for Federal Bench

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has nominated a Washington, D.C., attorney for the federal bench. If confirmed, he would be the first Muslim American to serve as a federal judge. Obama nominated Abid Riaz […]

Thousands Flock to Orlando for Annual Tom Joyner Family Reunion

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Tom Joyner, host of the nationally syndicated morning show bearing his namesake, convened families from all over the country with his celebrity friends for a weekend filled with concerts, theme parks, seminars, an expo and […]

Actor Ben Vereen Accused of Bigamy, Reportedly Spent 36 Years Married to Two Women

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Ben Vereen has allegedly been married to two women for 36 years, and a judge is now urging him to settle his dispute with his first wife outside of court. 56 years ago, Vereen married […]

Gullah Geechee Festival Preparing to Enlighten City with Low Country’s Best

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The Jacksonville Gullah Geechee Nation Community Development Corporation is busy planning it’s 6th Annual Gullah Fest. This years event is scheduled in the heart of the community on Saturday, October 15th, at Charles Boobie Clarke […]

Vimalakshi Archer Ageless Birthday Surprise Celebration

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What Vimalakshi Archer trought was just a normal day of Zen awareness with friends, wnded up a surprise birthday party! A diverse crowd of over 50 friends from Jacksonville, Philadelphia and New York City surprised […]

WOC Host 16th Ebony & Ivory Gala

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The Woman of Color Cultural Foundation hosted their 16th annual Ebony & Ivory Gala honoring local women, last weekend at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. The Limitless youth band, comprised of high school students played jazzy […]

Rattler Round Up Strikes Up Fun and Funds for Alumni and Freshman

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The J.R.E. Lee Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of the Florida A & M University National Alumni Association held a Rattler Round Up and College Send Off last weekend at Suite in the St. Johns Town Center. […]

FLAJAX Renovate Club House and Welcomes Community to New House

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The FLAJAX Club members and their FLAJILLs welcomed the Jacksonville community to their club house grand opening last weekend. Members, family and friends came out in full force to fellowship and reminisce with th 86 […]