August 2026 – Page 907 – Jacksonville Free Press

Let’s Not Make Someone a Hero for Being Close-minded

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I wanted to simply ignore the Kentucky Clerk of Courts that was jailed for not following the law and refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, but I fell into the media trap. […]

Eta Phi Beta Executive Board Prepares for New Season

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The executive board of Nu chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated met recently to plan for calendar year 2015-2016. Nu chapter is celebrating fifty three years of service to the Jacksonville community and surrounding […]

Raines Alumni Golf Tournament Helps Students Achieve Success

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The William M. Raines Class of 1979 hosted the 2nd Annual William M. Raines Golf Tournament and Scholarship Fundraiser last week. Viking alumni and friends stepped on the Hyde Park Golf Course last weekend for […]

Dark Money in Politics Threatens Black Interests

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By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The explosion of “dark money” spent in the political system in the United States threatens racial equity in the United States making it harder […]

Rumor Has It, They Knew You When

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By James Washington Special to the NNPA from the Dallas Weekly I’m not sure whether or not I’ve talked about my faith walk from the point of view of those individuals who have tracked my […]

President Obama Announces $175 Million in Apprenticeships

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By Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper President Obama this week announced new opportunities for Americans to broaden their horizons and forge successful career pathways. Speaking at Macomb Community College in […]

Uber Partnering with Change Happens! and NAACP Houston to Create 5,000 Jobs in Houston

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By Jeffrey L. Boney Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times This past Thursday, September 3, Council Member Dwight Boykins (District D), Change Happens!, the NAACP Houston and Uber announced a new initiative […]

Black Women Mobilizing for 2016 Vote

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By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As the 2016 election cycle ramps up, Essence magazine and the Black Women’s Roundtable have teamed up to mobilize and re-energize Black women voters. The partnership […]

Another Government Shutdown?

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By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Congress must approve a budget by October 1, or our government will shut down. That means that people will not be paid and technically, government departments will cease to operate. […]

“Empowerment” is Focus of Free Black Male Forum Sponsored by Jack & Jill

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The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host a two-day program entitled “Empowering Boys to Be Men” on November 14, 2015 and December 5, 2015. The program will expose 50 young […]

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Month: August 2026

Let’s Not Make Someone a Hero for Being Close-minded

Eta Phi Beta Executive Board Prepares for New Season

Raines Alumni Golf Tournament Helps Students Achieve Success

Dark Money in Politics Threatens Black Interests

Rumor Has It, They Knew You When

President Obama Announces $175 Million in Apprenticeships

Uber Partnering with Change Happens! and NAACP Houston to Create 5,000 Jobs in Houston

Black Women Mobilizing for 2016 Vote

Another Government Shutdown?

“Empowerment” is Focus of Free Black Male Forum Sponsored by Jack & Jill