August 2026 – Page 869 – Jacksonville Free Press

Yates Family Celebrates Decades of Community Leadership

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The OneJax Institute, formerly known as the national Council of Christian and Jews, celebrated their 2016 Humanitarian Awards ceremony honoring those who have demonstrated commitment to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in […]

Traditional Values Remain Important in the Black Community

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By Raynard Jackson What do these four people all have in common: Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry, II, better known as Steph Curry, Ayesha Alexander Curry, Carvin Haggins and BriaMarie? Yes, they are all involved in […]

U.S. Banks Shortchange Justice

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By George E. Curry While our attention was focused last week on Bill Clinton becoming unhinged while defending his indefensible crime bill and insulting the Black Lives Matter Movement in the process, Wells Fargo and […]

Bernie Sanders Wants Free College for Everyone, But is it a Realistic Concept?

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by Reggie Fullwood “Education is a precondition to survival in America today,” said Marian Wright Edelman. Certainly, that belief was rooted at the foundation of President Obama’s announcement last year that he believes that community […]

Pop Superstar Prince Dies at his Minnesota Home

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In this Feb. 27, 2005 file photo, singer Prince arrives with his wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential […]

The Clinton Crime Bill in Context

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By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Former President William Jefferson Clinton mixed it up with Black Lives Matter activists as he defended his Presidency, and his 1994 crime bill, when he was campaigning for candidate Hillary […]

The Battle is Over; Kathleen Battle Returns to the Metropolitan Opera

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By Frederick H. Lowe World-renown soprano Kathleen Battle will return to the Metropolitan Opera later this year after the company fired her in 1994 for being too difficult to work with. Battle will perform the […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulates 2016 Scholarship Winners

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulates 2016 Scholarship Winners – Jacksonville, Florida –Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Gamma Rho Omega Chapter awards scholarships to deserving area high school seniors and college students annually. This year’s financial […]

Preparing Young Black Males for Success

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St. Paul AME hosted the Sons of Allen dedication of 80 shirts and ties to the 5,000 Role Model of Excellence program. Former senator and community trustee Tony Hill led the call for donations to […]

Motown The Musical Star Delights in Performing for Family in Jax !

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For one week, Motown The Musical held centre stage at the Times Union Moran Center, where Motown music lovers enthusiastically sang in unison hits of the Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder and […]

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Month: August 2026

Yates Family Celebrates Decades of Community Leadership

Traditional Values Remain Important in the Black Community

U.S. Banks Shortchange Justice

Bernie Sanders Wants Free College for Everyone, But is it a Realistic Concept?

Pop Superstar Prince Dies at his Minnesota Home

The Clinton Crime Bill in Context

The Battle is Over; Kathleen Battle Returns to the Metropolitan Opera

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Congratulates 2016 Scholarship Winners

Preparing Young Black Males for Success

Motown The Musical Star Delights in Performing for Family in Jax !