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Gamma Rho Omega Challenges Students to Think Beyond High School

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In conjunction with The Bethel Church’s BEST Academy, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter sponsored its 9th annual Beyond High School Seminar. This year’s workshops were presented to a total of 118 […]

Friends of Brentwood Library Fall Festival Mixes Arts, Crafts and Halloween Treats

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On, Saturday October 29, over 500 family and Friends of the Brentwood Public Library (FOBL) participated in the FOBL, Community Fall Festival. The event provided free fun activities for families that included a donut eating […]

What goes on in Florida, Can go on in Vegas: The Pursuit of Cuisine, Fun & Entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Wow, wow and wow again! As a young girl growing up watching movies that are now considered classics, I remember the often used moniker, “Go West, young man,”. The moniker was […]

Some Minorities Find ‘President-elect Trump’ a Scary Prospect

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Written by JAY REEVES, Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Across America, many members of minority groups awoke last week to something that had seemed an implausible nightmare just a day earlier: President-elect Donald Trump. After […]

Roots Returns to Broadcast Television on Bounce

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Bounce TV –– the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African-American audiences – will premiere the classic Roots, the milestone mini-series which chronicled the story of an African slave sold to America and his descendants. Bounce […]

Four Black Women Presidents Have Been Fired from HBCUs in Two Months

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Alabama State University Board of Trustees voted, last week, to suspend Gwendolyn Boyd as president, according to AL.com. She has been placed on administrative leave following the board’s declaration of “failure to maintain confidence.” […]

P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Honors Community Champions and Celebrating 276 Books Read

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club recently celebrated its’ 23rd Anniversary at Island Tropics Restaurant. Local author and historian Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. was the featured author who presented his […]

Black Expo Taste of Jacksonville 2016

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The “Taste Of” is designed to allow attendees the opportunity to savor the part specialties, whether they try a small “Taste” or a full entree. Each year, the taste aims to highlight a diverse selection […]

Jaguars suffer another lost against the Houston Texans: Jaguars we have a problem!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost to the Houston Texans 26 – 21. The Houston Texans scored early and kept the lead and won the game 24 – 21. As usual the Jaguars began making plays in […]

Kanye West Cancels 21 Remaining Tour Dates After Trump Controversy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Patrick Ryan , USA TODAY Kanye West has canceled the rest of his Saint Pablo Tour after two controversial concerts, according to source familiar with the situation but unauthorized to speak publicly. Tickets for […]