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Black Violin is Back Giving Thanks to the First Coast

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Black Violin virtuosos are back in action inside the Florida Theatre this weekend for their eclectic show featuring violinist Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste. Sylvester known as Kev Marcus, spoke to us today and is […]

Florida Classic Rivalry Still Delivering Much Anticipated HBCU Camaraderie

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Every year a wave takes over central Florida the week before Thanksgiving bringing tens of thousands of HBCU lovers to Orlando for the annual Florida classic. It doesn’t matter who wins or loses the well […]

Chamber Brings Diverse Hearts to the Longest Table

August 7, 2026 admin 0

After taking two years off, Jacksonville’s Longest Table was back recently with a huge turnout on a Wednesday night in Downtown Jacksonville. The 5th annual Longest Table brought together about 700 people at a table […]

Election Reflections – Ignore the Pollsters, Challenge the Democrats

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – To let the pollsters tell it, Democrats were going to get a “drubbing” or a “shellacking” just like the one President Barack Obama experienced in 2010 when Dems lost 63 […]

Some Politicians Confuse Freedom with Irresponsibility

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As extreme weather caused floods in Kentucky, collapse of the water system in Jackson Mississippi, and the savage destruction of central Florida – to say nothing of fires and drought and a growing water shortage […]

Hakeem Jeffries Becomes First Black American to Lead a Major Political Party in Congress

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – Jeffries said he hopes to find common ground with the G.O.P. where possible. He takes over the reins from long-time Speaker Nancy […]

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The Annual Ritz-Carlton Christmas Tree Lighting Benefiting Nassau County: The lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling lights kicks off the festive season! This spirited program will feature live holiday […]