2026 – Page 106 – Jacksonville Free Press

The Next Person in a Cell With No Charges Could Be You

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THOM HARTMANN Common Dreams | We are now in the midst of a outright coup against the Constitution, against the United States, and against our founding ideals. If we don’t fight for and win the […]

Tamron Hall Comes to Houston to Promote Harlem Honey Book

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In a time when several people in this country are trying to eliminate the voices of Black authors—especially in the world of education—there are still several entities that refuse to allow that to happen. Here […]

A Celebration of 50 Years of Legendary Music Regular sale starts Monday

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Jacksonville, FL – Music fans, mark your calendars! The legendary Isley Brothers are bringing their final tour to Jacksonville, Florida, on June 21st at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts. This unforgettable evening will […]

Defenders Endorses Bills to Secure a Future Against Offshore Drilling

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WASHINGTON, DC — Defenders of Wildlife today endorsed a suite of bills introduced in Congress to safeguard U.S. coastal waters against the threat of offshore oil and gas drilling. These bills would ensure protection for […]

Sapelo Island Marker Ceremony Honors First Shipment of Captive Africans to U.S.

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On Sunday, April 13th, the city of Darien, GA, in McIntosh County, unveiled a historic marker to acknowledge the first recorded arrival in 1526 of a shipment of captive Africans to the U.S. mainland. The […]

ICARE Tackle City’s Affordable Housing Crisis

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At this year’s Nehemiah Action Assembly, clergy and faith leaders asked Mayor Donna Deegan to work with Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) to develop an affordable housing trust fund. Mayor Deegan and Sheriff T.K. […]

Festival Features Over 40 Artists Transforming The Legacy Building in Historic Springfield

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The Phoenix Arts & Innovation District (PHX JAX) and Jax Wall Project announce the 2nd Annual Spring Mural Jam, showcasing over 40 of the region’s most talented muralists, graffiti writers, and street artists. Taking place […]

PHEN Community Rallies Reach Over 2 Million People in Charlotte, Dallas, and Boston!

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In just 80 days, from January 8 through March 29, 2025, the Prostate Health Education Network reached over 2 million people through its Prostate Cancer Community Rally social media and radio awareness campaigns in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, and Boston, MA. […]

At-Risk Florida Youths Have a Senate Champion in Shevrin Jones

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Year after year, Miami Gardens Sen. Shevrin Jones goes to bat in Tallahassee for some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents, and 2025 is no different. He’s carrying a quartet of bills this year, each designed to better […]

Funk Fest Set to Light Up Jacksonville with Two Days of Music and Culture

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The beloved music festival returns May 9–10 at Metropolitan Park with legendary performers and nonstop vibes After years of anticipation and public demand, Funk Fest is making its long-awaited return to Jacksonville for a two-day celebration that […]