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Bill Introduced to Make Lynching a Federal Crime

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By Frederick H. Lowe Three African-American U.S. Senators have introduced a bill in Congress that if passed and signed into law would make lynching a federal crime. It is similar to legislation introduced earlier this […]

Patriarch of the Legendary Jackson Family Gone at the Age of 89

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By Vernon A. Williams In a poignant harbinger of what was to come within days, Joe Jackson sent a cryptic message in a tweet. It read simply, “I have seen more sunsets than I have […]

Should Blacks Celebrate the Fourth of July?

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by Reggie Fullwood Happy Birthday America. Approximately, 242 years ago our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of the forefathers would be extremely proud of their “baby,” but most certainly embarrassed by its current […]

Volunteers Join Forces to Brighten Neighborhoods

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Last week, Northwest Jax Community Development Corporation held their annual ‘Paint the Town’ neighborhood improvement project focusing on the Magnolia Gardens and Old Floradale neighborhoods. Over a course of five days, volunteers assisted in the painting […]

Comedian Brings Star Power to Jax to Bring Together Community

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Jacksonville native Roland Powell better known by his comedic stage name, “Lil Duval,” held his annual come together day Independence Day Street Festival in the heart of the city on Myrtle Ave. and Kings Rd. Lil […]

Free STEM Camp Prepares Youth for Opportunities in Life

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As the American workforce continues to evolve, areas of study like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have been critical as we prepare students for the jobs of the future. A non profit summer camp […]

Whitfield Concludes 50 Year Education Career With Festive Celebration

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Over the weekend family and friends of Vernice Pinkston-Whitfield met at the Premier Event Center celebrate her retirement. Pinkston-Whitfield retired this year after 21 years as a teacher and counselor at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory […]

Miss Duval Delivers Beauty and More Than meets the Eye

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On Sunday, June 17th, nine contestants vied for the coveted crown of Miss Duval 2018. Contestants strutted before a panel of seven judges and an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The categories of competition included presentation […]

Juneteenth Celebrated Throughout Northeast Florida

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Black history in America is diverse and distinctive, and one of the most unique historical celebrations that many African Americans recognize is called, Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, […]

President of Delta Sigma Theta Pens Letter After Racial Profiling Incident

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Crusader staff report The president and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta sorority has posted a letter on the organization’s website, condemning a racial profiling incident that occurred at the Bahama Breeze restaurant in Cleveland on […]