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Congressional Black Caucus Members Push Biden Administration on Advertising with Black Media

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “The federal government spends billions of dollars a year in paid advertising. However, the federal government’s process for allocating advertising dollars […]

Abortion Rights Activists Swarm National Mall, Other Locations

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “Far-right Republicans have hijacked Washington, DC, and we need to elect leaders at the state level who will protect and defend abortion […]

Students Create NFTs for Digital Conferences

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Eighth grade students from Twin Lakes Academy Middle School digital works in NFTs will be represented at two Metaverse events this summer celebrating Juneteenth and Afro-Futurism. The students have earned gift card prizes for their […]

Alphas Derby Party is a Winner Complete with Fashion and Flair

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The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted the Inaugural Tri-County Derby with hundreds guests arriving at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center stylishly dressed in their Kentucky Derby inspired fashions. The […]

Left Conveniently Ignores Tragedy of Black Abortions

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Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), is as dead as the “Wicked Witch of the West” in L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Its death knell was sounded when someone leaked a draft […]

Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community: Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health

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By Paula Penebaker – People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and […]

Zetas Heighten Autism Awareness

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The women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter donated six sensory baskets to Sallye B. Mathis Elementary school teachers to aid in their awareness for autistic students. A basket was given […]

Stage Aurora Theatrical Company Inspired Acting and the Joy of Theater in Young Artists

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For more than twenty years, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company, Inc., has enlightened fans in the underserved community of Jacksonville’s Northside with professional theatre reflecting the Black experience. “We aim to build bridges of understanding between […]

Building an Economic Legacy in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville based Alpha Beta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, hosted its annual Building Your Economic Legacy seminar Saturday, April 30, 2022. The keynote speakers included Chelsea Phillips and Jonathan Baety. Ms. Phillips […]

Black Man Named Teacher of the Year

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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently honored Kurt Russell as the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, as schools continue to recruit and hire more Black-male teachers. President Biden and First Lady […]