2026 – Page 239 – Jacksonville Free Press

DeSantis’ Redistricting Court Strategy: Attack the Voting Rights Act

August 7, 2026 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE | The state of Florida will square off with voting-rights plaintiffs in Tallahassee this week in a high-stakes redistricting battle that could have national implications as both sides argue over the constitutionality of protections for […]

Black Excellence FLA JAX Maintain Social and Civic Mix for Networking Success

August 7, 2026 admin 0

FLAJAX Club members and their guests enjoyed food, fun, and fellowship as they hosted their annual ‘Summer Outing,’ cookout held at their clubhouse at 7832 Fernandina Ave. Previous ‘Summer Outings,’ for the club can range […]

Florida Braces for Category 3 Hurricane – Jacksonville in the Path Wednesday at 8 PM

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen to a hurricane as it bears down on Florida this week. The first major storm of the could become a major Category 3 hurricane by Tuesday night. Landfall […]

Before Busing: A History of Boston’s Long Black Freedom Struggle

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Zebulon Vance Miletsky – In many histories of Boston, African Americans have remained almost invisible. Partly as a result, when the 1972 crisis over school desegregation and busing erupted, many observers professed shock at the overt […]

ElderSource Offers Free Online Support to Those Caring for Aging Loved Ones

August 7, 2026 admin 0

More than 53 million Americans provide unpaid caregiving to family members in their home. This difficult responsibility challenges caregivers with life and death decisions they are sometimes unprepared to make. Local nonprofit ElderSource has spent […]

Jacksonville Housing Authority Votes to Move Forward on Three Development Projects

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, August 31, 2023 – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) Board of Commissioners has approved plans to proceed with three separate real estate deals that could bring on line 789 new and upgraded apartment units […]

The Equalizer 3 Film Review by Dwight Brown

August 7, 2026 admin 0

“Do you know who I am,” says a menacing thug. “I know what you are,” says Robert McCall (Denzel Washington). Former government assassin. Current freelance equalizer. A counterbalance to bullies and their behavior. Sometimes action/crime/thrillers […]

International Longshoreman Association (ILA) President Speaks Out on Mass Shooting

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The International Longshoremen’s Association is deeply saddened and troubled by the killing of three Blacks in Jacksonville, Florida this past Saturday. While the killings occurred at a Dollar General Store and […]

Evsie Announces 2023-2024 Brand Ambassadors to Spread Kindness and Unique Style in a Fun, Playful and Supportive Way

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Popular clothing brand showcases inspiring girls across the country to promote the power of positivity – Duluth, MN., August 24, 2023 – Evsie, the popular girls brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2023-2024 brand ambassador program. As part of this […]

Black Women Leaders in Jacksonville Call for Change After Mass Shooting

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Tacuma Roeback, Managing Editor – via www.chicagodefender.com – Rage, sorrow, frustration and a yearning for emotional healing and support. Those are the sentiments of a Black Jacksonville community mourning a racist mass shooting within […]