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I’m looking forward to my day in court to vindicate myself,” said Congresswoman Corrine Brown in front of Jacksonville’s Federal Courthouse that she helped provide funding for. The statement was made to news media and […]

On Saturday July 9th Masjid Al-Salaam celebrated 34 years of community service. From their humble beginnings on West Monroe to their present location on Pearl Street, Imam Umar and Adilah Sharif have served diligently. Masjid […]

Last week at a scheduled candidate forum, organized by 15 year old Winston Seabrook and associates Traci Davis and Glo Emith, voter education was at the forefront. The non-partisan group hosted a State of Florida […]

by Lynn Jones The Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee recently held its Inaugural Scholarship Fundraising Prayer Breakfast at the Marriott Hotel on Salisbury Rd. Chaplain Saundra Waldrop served as the guest speaker expresing the theme […]

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100 BMOA) honored its Jacksonville Chapter President Charles Griggs with the James T. Black Health and Wellness Award during the 30th 100 Black Men of America National Conference […]

By Jamilah King, mic.com That’s the question Frederick Douglass asked during a speech in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852. That speech, titled “The Meaning of July 4th to the Negro,” is among Douglass’ […]

Reverend F. D. Newbill, Pastor of First Timothy Baptist Church joined by a dozen area Pastors from Duval County held a press conference in front of the Duval County Courthouse to address the alleged derogatory, […]

Ending speculation and vowing to fight a mounting candidate pool, State Rep. Reggie Fullwood officially filed this week to retain his seat for House District 13. This year legal woes have emerged against the political […]

Local black businesses have the opportunity to impart their entrepreneurial wisdom while enriching local students’ career hopes and pockets thanks to the Annie Ruth Foundation. The Foundation’s Summer Internship Program, presently in its fourth year, […]

The 5000 Role Model of Excellence program held its inaugural summit at the FSCJ Downtown Campus last weekend with the theme, “The Making of a King Transforming Boys into Men”. Over 600 young men were […]