August 2026 – Page 862 – Jacksonville Free Press

Louisiana Approves First-ever ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Law

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An attack against a first responder could now be considered a hate crime in Louisiana. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a so-called “Blue Lives Matter” bill into law on Thursday, making attacks against police […]

New Student Union Coming to BCU

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Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) announces the approval for plans to build a new student life center. The center will be a four-story, 110,000 sq ft building designed to centralize the university’s diverse array of student life […]

City Offering Free Swimming Lessons for Youth

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From the ocean to rivers, swimming pools to ponds, water has a substantial presence throughout Jacksonville and its communities. With such easy access, water-related education and awareness are important in keeping citizens safe. As Healthy […]

See Obamas’ Next Home: 9 Bedrooms in a Wealthy Washington Neighborhood

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The 8,200-square-foot, nine-bedroom home in Washington’s Kalorama neighborhood where President Obama and his family will live after he leaves office next year. Credit Gabriella Demczuk for The New York Times By Julie Hirschfeld Davis, nytimes.com […]

Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant Announces Nationwide Registration for 23rd Annual Event

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On Sunday, August 7, a very lucky group of young women will be inducted into a program that has become a national tradition for 23 years now. The date marks the return of the 23rd […]

Friends of Hemming Park Announces Free Prince Tribute Concert

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On April 21, 2016 the world lost another cultural icon. Prince was an unparalleled musician and artist who blurred the lines of sound and identity in way that inspired many and will not be forgotten. […]

AKA’s Mobilize to Beautify Youth Playground

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Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 1908 Playground Mobilization Day was held last weekend at Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center. OOver 45 members of the Gamma Rho Omeg Chapter participated in the beautification of the playground area located […]

NAACP Files Lawsuit Over Flint Water Crisis

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BALTIMORE, Md.— Attorneys with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People have filed a federal class action lawsuit on behalf of people and businesses affected by the failure to provide safe drinking water […]

Sickle Cell Association Continues Fight and Education with Annual Banquet

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A celebration of support for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Northeast Florida Chapter was held this weekend at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Nearly two hundred friends and well-wishers of families with Sickle Cell Anemia […]

Eta Phi Beta Welcomes Three

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Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Chapter inducted three new members last weekend at Fountain Chapel AME Church. The ritualistic ceremony was held with the participation of the Southeastern Regional Director Deborah Cartwright-Clough. Eta Phi […]