2026 – Page 245 – Jacksonville Free Press

Why I Am Fighting for Greater Visibility for Diabetic Men and Women

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — via BlackPressUSA – By Patti LaBelle – “The more attention I pay to my health, the better I feel. Exercise and I are not friends, but I started becoming more active – […]

The Gantt Report

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By Lucius Gantt – The wicked and deceitful Florida Governor and candidate for President of the United States, has spoken against you, your family, your ancestors, and your community with a lying tongue! In […]

Ruben Studdard Shares Power of Love on Luther Vandross Tribute Tour

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By Dwight Brown Entertainment Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire – Ruben Studdard is a love ambassador and a superstar. It’s been a journey. Let him tell you… It seems like Studdard won American Idol […]

Comedian Aries Spears in Jax – Bringing His Raw Uncut Comedy to the Stage

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By Lynn Jones – Comedian Aries Spears will be back in Jax for his comedy tour inside the Comedy Zone on 3130 Hartley Rd, July 27th – 30th. I remember comedian Aries Spears from the […]

Homeless Students Benefit from Old/New School Matchup

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It was a packed house at the seventh annual Jacksonville Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnerships & Service (HELPS) Celebrity Basketball Game. Held at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, the teens from the I’m A […]

Aundra Wallace Adds Arts Advocacy to Community Trustee Resume

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The Cathedral Arts Project (CAP) recently announced the installation of seven new members to its Board of Directors. CAP’s mission is to empower every child’s creative spirit, elevate arts educators in their field and advocate […]

Alphas Award Members for Outstanding Contributions

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Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently celebrated the end of its fraternal year by hosting an awards banquet inside the Kingdom Plaza Mall on the Westside. Invited guests and members were in attendance as the […]

Music for the Heart Highlights St. Paul Lutheran’s Church Fundraiser

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St. Paul Lutheran Church located on West Edgewood Avenue held an inspiring jazz vesper concert with The Mark McKnight Ensemble headlining an evening of jazzy musical tunes. The history of Jazz Vespers dates to the […]

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The Jacksonville Historical Society is pleased to host Nat Glover, former Jacksonville sheriff and president of Edward Waters University, at a Speaker Series program on Wednesday, September 6. Social hour and book signing at 5:30 […]

Hair, Wellness and Fashion Highlights Natural Fest & Pop Up Shop Events

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By Lynn Jones – As more African American women release their natural hair styles to gain traction to free Black women from the stigmas of their kinky/coily/curly hair, the 5th annual ‘Natural Beauty and Wellness […]