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Valentine Couples Paint a Canvas of Love

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Last week, individuals and couples around the U.S. celebrated Valentine’s Day. Locally, Bou’Tique 3:16 held their inaugural Valentine’s “Paint in the Name of Love Dinner and Paint Party,” this past Saturday at the boutiques location […]

Sarah Pasion Named 2019 Teacher of the Year at 28th Annual Eddy Awards

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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires,” said William A Ward. Last week, Sarah Pasion was named the 2019 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the […]

Director Spike Lee Wins First Oscar at 91st Annual Academy Awards

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Director Spike Lee, who was famously passed over for Best Film and Best Director for his 1992 film “Malcolm X,” won his first Oscar at the 91st Annual Academy Awards. Wearing a purple suit and […]

COMMENTARY: Standing on the Right Side of History

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Now, the real question becomes, will the NFL allow Kaepernick to come back and play the game he loves without further collusion? By Jeffrey L. Boney, NNPA Newswire Contributor One of the best skits that […]

Epidemic of Missing Black Girls Continues to Stump Authorities, Frustrate Parents

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(Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA). Photos of missing children: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Lashaya Stine, 16, By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Lashaya Stine, 16, was walking down the street alone […]

Jack & Jill Beaux’s Promote Healthy Lifestyle Living

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On January 26th from 9:30am-12:00pm the Beaux collaborated with New Town Success Zone, Edward Waters College and Mayo Clinc to serve healthy meals and educate their community about developing a healthy life style. The Beaux served and […]

Chicago Poised to Elect First African-American Female Mayor after Lori Lightfoot, Toni Preckwinkle Advance

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By Bill Ruthhart / Contact Reporter Chicago Tribune Chicago will elect its first African-American female mayor after former federal prosecutor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle won enough votes Tuesday amid a record field of 14 candidates to […]

Author Nikesha Williams Writes, Writes and Writes again!

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Writing books is Nikesha Williams forte. As soon as she was able to read and write, she put pen to paper and has not stopped! Her characters personas and flaws are deepened through evaluating their […]

Miss America Nia Franklin among thousands of ‘Princesses’ at Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2019) – Reigning Miss America Nia Franklin joined thousands of other tiara wearers this weekend as she took part in the 11th annualrunDisney Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney […]

Harold Craw honored as JEA Black History Month program keynote speaker

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Jumbo Shrimp general manager recognized during “Honoring African-Americans in Motion” program Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp general manager Harold Craw was selected by JEA to be the company’s keynote speaker at their 30th annual Black History Month “Honoring African-Americans […]