2026 – Page 10 – Jacksonville Free Press

Hey, Cousin: What I Saw On Juneteenth At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

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By Ben Jealous | Trice Edney Wire On Juneteenth, I traveled to the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s plantation outside Nashville, to celebrate Black music. Neither Juneteenth nor Black music had ever been celebrated there before. […]

TPS: Supreme Court ends protections for 350K Haitians

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Jeric Macaraan | The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 6-3 decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to end TPS — Temporary Protected Status — for roughly 350,000 Haitian immigrants living […]

Brandye Mackey Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Family and Purpose

August 7, 2026 admin 0

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Brandye Mackey celebrated a milestone birthday with a gathering that reflected her journey of faith, family, resilience and purpose. over 150 guests converged on Sullivan Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church […]

From Los Angeles to Lagos: Black Fashion and Beauty Shine During BET Weekend

August 7, 2026 admin 0

LOS ANGELES — By Wyllisa Bennett (Jacksonville Free Press Contributor) | As Black America gathered in Los Angeles for BET Awards weekend, the Jacksonville Free Press was on the scene capturing the fashion, beauty, and cultural […]

This World is Not My Own, a Genre-Blending Documentary Premieres July 2 on Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-Winning Series

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NEW YORK — Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-winning series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange continues its 18th season July 2 with This World Is Not My Own. The award-winning, artfully layered documentary is about the acclaimed self-taught artist Nellie […]

Faith, Fellowship Mark Simonds-Johnson Community Breakfast

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Yvonne Brockington – Alumni, former residents and supporters of the Simonds-Johnson Park community gathered June 27 for the communities ninth annual Prayer Breakfast, an event highlighting faith, fellowship and a shared commitment to preserving […]

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Hey, Cousin: What I Saw On Juneteenth At Andrew Jackson’s Plantation

TPS: Supreme Court ends protections for 350K Haitians

Brandye Mackey Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Family and Purpose

From Los Angeles to Lagos: Black Fashion and Beauty Shine During BET Weekend

This World is Not My Own, a Genre-Blending Documentary Premieres July 2 on Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-Winning Series

Faith, Fellowship Mark Simonds-Johnson Community Breakfast

Barack and Michelle Obama Open Up About the Love Story that Built a Legacy in New Interview

Obama Presidential Center Opens Restaurant Dedicated to Late White House Chef, Tafari Campbell

Florida A&M Men’s Hoops to Play Florida State in Tampa

Africa University Gets First AME Member on Development Board