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Plans to establish a long-awaited Black history museum in Florida are once again on hold after legislation needed to advance the project failed to clear the state House for a second consecutive year, despite repeated […]

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — A proposal sponsored by Tom Leek, a Republican from Ormond Beach, has now passed the Senate in back-to-back legislative sessions. But the House version, filed by Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Five years ago, in the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly known as DEI — became a centerpiece of corporate pledges, government initiatives and […]

The Jacksonville Marriott Downtown served as the setting for the Lambda Lambda Psi, Inc. H.O.W. (Honoring Our Women) Legacy Award Gala, a formal celebration recognizing women whose influence and dedication have made a meaningful impact within […]

Members of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Duval County Chapter recently hosted a special “Paint and Sip” activity designed to bring creativity and connection to active seniors in the community. Sponsored by the […]

by Sylvia Perry Jacksonville officials are taking the first step toward relocating the city’s aging downtown jail, approving a $750,000 study to determine where a new facility could be built and what it would cost […]

Police use of force and officer-involved shootings in Jacksonville have remained a focal point of debate in recent years, with civil rights advocates pointing to racial disparities, lawsuits and internal investigations involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s […]

by D. Maule Northsiders love their Mayor Donna Deegan, but unfortunately have realized they will need 10 more Donna’s in a row to repair historic divestment as a result of neglect in Northside neighborhoods. Her […]

By Lynn Jones | When Mona Cobb (shown left) handed Brandye Mackey (right) her shopping bag it was more that a typical sale. It was a cultural exchange of sisterhood and soul as Mackey had […]

The 19th DONNA Marathon Weekend concluded last Sunday with more than 9,700 runners participating at events across the First Coast. Athletes from all 50 states and 11 countries laced up for multiple competitive race events. 95 participants logged 15,641 miles over the […]