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Move of Bob Hayes Track Meet Met With Controversy

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The iconic track meet that for nearly 60 years has been housed at the Northside’s Raines High School is now at the center of controversy as the school’s administration has decided to move the annual […]

O’ Jays Minus Levert Still Rocks The Crowd

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By Lynn Jones – Legendary R&B group the O’Jays may have been without Eddie Levert at their recent concert, but they didn’t leave fans upset. The Moran Theater was a packed auditorium to witness 62 […]

Alhambra’s Rat Pack Show Shares Legends with New Generation

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Recently the Alhambra Dinner Theatre hosted “A Toast to the Rat Pack,” a classic tribute reunion concert highlighting the hits of legendary crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. Adding realism to the trip […]

ILA Celebrates Academic Success with Awarding Nearly $50K in Scholarships

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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1408 Scholarship Fund awarded a record $46,500 in scholarships to 21 area high school seniors and college students during a ceremony this week at Edward Waters University (EWU). The […]

Black America Benefits from President Biden Signing Inflation Reduction Act

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Source www.blackpressusa.com: It includes strengthening critical provisions of the Affordable Care Act, providing Medicare with authority to negotiate certain prescription drug costs, and […]

Here’s Why Black Kids Need Black Books

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by Maya Pottiger – (Source (www.theatlantavoice.com) – The publishing industry still has a great deal of progress to make concerning the representation of Black children and protagonists in books. While browsing the gift shop at the […]

Edith Marie Foundation Annual Gala Highlights Breast Cancer Warriors

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This past weekend the Edith Marie Foundation celebrated their 6th annual fundraising inside Venue 841 facing the St. John’s River. The black tie event attire included catered cuisine, complimentary cocktails and live entertainment by the […]

Four Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-Free During the School Year

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By Dena Vang – Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in […]

Janet Jackson Enjoys Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (August 5, 2022) – R&B singing superstar and global entertainment icon Janet Jackson recently visited Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on a family vacation and enjoyed some time […]

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August 4, 2022 Public Service Announcement To: Public Affairs Director WHO: Women of Color Cultural Foundation, Inc. (a 501c3 non-profit organization addressing issues of health, education, and economic equity for all nations. Woccf.org. (904)683-1857. womenofcolorcf@comcast.net […]