2026 – Page 889 – Jacksonville Free Press

“Chi-raq” Snubbed as Blacks Left Out of Oscar Nominations

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“Chi-raq,” Spike Lee’s riveting and comic spin on Chicago’s dangerous neighborhoods, was among several Black films that were passed up for Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards, which will be televised live on ABC […]

University of Cincinnati to pay $4.8M and Tuition for Man Slain During Traffic Stop

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The University of Cincinnati has agreed to pay $4.8 million to the family, including 12 children, of a man shot to death by a campus police officer last summer, both sides announced Monday. The settlement […]

Man Offers Kids Cash to Take Their Toy Guns Indoors

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The death of Tamir Rice showed us that it’s not even safe to play outside with toy guns if you’re a young Black kid, and an unnamed man in an unidentified neighborhood somewhere in […]

It’s Time to Deal With Concussions

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Harry Alford First let me make a recommendation. You all should see the current movie “Concussion.” Actor Will Smith will probably get an Oscar for his role. He plays Dr. Bennet Omalu who links […]

The Real Objection to Paying College Athletes

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By George E. Curry As the University of Alabama football team prepares to line up against Clemson University Jan. 11 in Glendale, Ariz. to decide the national collegiate championship, it’s worth noting that the Crimson […]

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Reggie Fullwood “You can’t hold a man down without staying down with him,” said Booker T. Washington. The U.S. justice system has held so many blacks down through improper arrests and convictions; and still […]

The African-American State of the Union

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. While millions of people across the United States and throughout the world will continue to affirm, discuss, or respond in various ways to the last State of Union by America’s first […]

Florida Forest Service Provides 10,000 Free Trees to Florida Homeowners

August 7, 2026 admin 0

In honor of Florida’s Arbor Day, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Forest Service is providing 10,000 free trees to Florida homeowners through a partnership with the Arbor […]

Jax Celebrates Annual Martin Luther King Jr., Parade

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The MLK Memorial Foundation held the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2016. The Jacksonville, Florida, parade has continued to grow since its inception in 1980. Consistent with last […]

Entrepreneurs Gather to Network, Inspire, Engage and Educate Each Other

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Donteacia Seymour, President and CEO of the Founders Brunch sent out a call to all entrepreneurs, Founders and CEOs of small businesses to attend a unique networking event. One attendance pre-requisite asked participates to complete […]

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“Chi-raq” Snubbed as Blacks Left Out of Oscar Nominations

University of Cincinnati to pay $4.8M and Tuition for Man Slain During Traffic Stop

Man Offers Kids Cash to Take Their Toy Guns Indoors

It’s Time to Deal With Concussions

The Real Objection to Paying College Athletes

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

The African-American State of the Union

Florida Forest Service Provides 10,000 Free Trees to Florida Homeowners

Jax Celebrates Annual Martin Luther King Jr., Parade

Entrepreneurs Gather to Network, Inspire, Engage and Educate Each Other