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From Paying Rent to Building Wealth: The Power of Homeownership

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Sponsored Content provided by Southern First | Purchasing a home is much more than putting a roof over your head. It is one of the most impactful and wealth-building events in a person’s life and […]

TPS: Supreme Court ends protections for 350K Haitians

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Jeric Macaraan | The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 6-3 decision to clear the way for the Trump administration to end TPS — Temporary Protected Status — for roughly 350,000 Haitian immigrants living […]

Barack Obama Breaks His Silence on His Health

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Edward Henderson, California Black Media | U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) whose district spans parts of Los Angeles County, joined fellow CBC member U.S. Rep. Troy […]

Brandye Mackey Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Family and Purpose

August 7, 2026 admin 0

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Brandye Mackey celebrated a milestone birthday with a gathering that reflected her journey of faith, family, resilience and purpose. over 150 guests converged on Sullivan Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church […]

Tyler Perry Reunites The Cast For ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Nearly 20 years after Why Did I Get Married? introduced audiences to four couples navigating love, marriage and life’s challenges, Tyler Perry is bringing the beloved franchise back with Why Did I Get Married Again? […]

This World is Not My Own, a Genre-Blending Documentary Premieres July 2 on Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-Winning Series

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NEW YORK — Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-winning series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange continues its 18th season July 2 with This World Is Not My Own. The award-winning, artfully layered documentary is about the acclaimed self-taught artist Nellie […]

Mayor Donna Deegan Unveils River City Care, a Bold New Citywide Strategy to Tackle Jacksonville’s Childcare Crisis

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Task Force report finds childcare costs Florida $5.38 billion a year in lost economic potential; Mayor announces new initiative to align employers, providers, and philanthropy — without new taxpayer spending Mayor Donna Deegan today released […]

More Than an Awards Show: BET Weekend Felt Like Coming Home

August 7, 2026 admin 0

LOS ANGELES — By Jordan Mills | The 26th Annual BET Awards transformed Los Angeles into a celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community. For anyone who has ever experienced an HBCU homecoming, the energy […]

Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power

August 7, 2026 admin 0

OAKLAND POST — Following the Civil War and Reconstruction, constitutional amendments expanded Black citizenship and voting rights across the South, leading to dramatic increases in Black political representation. But those gains were quickly met with […]

From Los Angeles to Lagos: Black Fashion and Beauty Shine During BET Weekend

August 7, 2026 admin 0

LOS ANGELES — By Wyllisa Bennett (Jacksonville Free Press Contributor) | As Black America gathered in Los Angeles for BET Awards weekend, the Jacksonville Free Press was on the scene capturing the fashion, beauty, and cultural […]

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From Paying Rent to Building Wealth: The Power of Homeownership

TPS: Supreme Court ends protections for 350K Haitians

Barack Obama Breaks His Silence on His Health

Brandye Mackey Celebrates 50 Years of Faith, Family and Purpose

Tyler Perry Reunites The Cast For ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

This World is Not My Own, a Genre-Blending Documentary Premieres July 2 on Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-Winning Series

Mayor Donna Deegan Unveils River City Care, a Bold New Citywide Strategy to Tackle Jacksonville’s Childcare Crisis

More Than an Awards Show: BET Weekend Felt Like Coming Home

Not Just a Southern Issue: Advocates Say SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Has Already Started to Reshape Black Political Power

From Los Angeles to Lagos: Black Fashion and Beauty Shine During BET Weekend