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By Anthony Williams – Nonagenerian Opal Lee, dubbed the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” worked for decades petitioning U.S. presidents to declare June 19th a federal holiday. On June 17, 2021, the Fort Worth, Texas, resident was […]

Literacy Pros of Jacksonville, Inc., a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in the community, honored local literary champions during a special virtual program. Founded in 2003, the Pros offer resources to volunteers to […]

The DONNA Foundation kicked-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with ‘The Players Donna 5k,’ celebrating its 15th running for the first event in the DONNA 2021-2022 Fearless Series and marks the foundation’s return to in-person racing […]

by Free Press Staff – Political commentator orator, author and professor Dr. Marc Lamont Hill spoke to students for the The Edward Waters University (EWU) Distinguished Speaker Series. The series is a academic and experiential […]

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in partnership with other agencies recently launched Project Boots, a new program that will guide five local residents on their path towards homeownership in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside neighborhood. The program […]

Jacksonville’s Dr. Ephraim Riggins has been inducted into the 2021 Class of the Florida A&M Sports Hall of Fame for his performance as a pitcher for the Rattlers Baseball team from 1972 to 1975. Dr. […]

A collaboration of cultures came together for the inaugural African Cultural Heritage Awareness Festival at the A. Phillip Randolph Heritage Park. It has been years since an authentic cultural festival has graced the city of […]

The White House COVID-19 Response Team recently hosted a series of community conversations in Jacksonville regarding the coronavirus pandemic. These events were a part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s week-long Community Confidence Visits to encourage vaccinations […]

The Emmett Reed Community Center and Park was the location for the annual ALPHA Starz (All Life’s Problems Have Answers) Back to School Jamboree.  Over 700 backpacks with school supplies were distributed to schools and […]

After an eight year courtship, Donnell Bennett wed the former Koi Freeman in a red carpet ‘Oscars’ themed wedding at the White Room in St. Augustine, Florida.  The couple met online and began their romance […]