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White Supremacy? Black Farmers in Historic Miss. Town Are Suddenly Losing Their Jobs to White South Africans

April 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Angela Wilson | Thanks to U.S. visa programs, white South Africans are taking jobs from Black residents in Mississippi—and making more money. The change didn’t happen overnight in one historic Southern town, but it felt like […]

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Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure 

April 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2026) – Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA). Every […]

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Vision Boards and Big Dreams: Students Inspired to Take Charge of Their Future

April 24, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Impact Christian Academy welcomed Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones as a guest speaker for Team Nitro MMA SEAL, where she shared her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and media professional. Students gained valuable insight […]

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“Yes I Am… Yes, I Am: Speaking Without Raising a Hand

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In some urban environments, young Black men may adopt a “gangsta” or hardened persona—a deliberate form of self-presentation that conceals intellectual curiosity, vulnerability, or academic inclination. This posture is often a calculated strategy to gain […]

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Ribault Middle School Civics Teacher Among 100 Selected for National Fellowship

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Out of thousands of educators across the country, a Ribault Middle School teacher was among 100 selected for a prestigious national recognition. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was one of 100 […]

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Jefferson County Educators Champion Their Collective Bargaining Rights

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

  Jefferson County – Educators in Jefferson County have reclaimed their collective bargaining rights, voting overwhelmingly to reestablish their local education union, the Jefferson County Education Association. The renewed Jefferson County Education Association will advocate […]

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Bridging the Gap: How We Can Help Our Children Find Their Voice

April 22, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Teniyah Christian | Published April 22, 2026 | There is a quiet, yet profound transformation that occurs in early childhood, a shift from the solitary world of “parallel play” to the collaborative dance of […]

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2026 Power Play: Senate Control at Stake as Florida Governor’s Race and Diverse Candidates Reshape Political Map

April 15, 2026 Staff 0

Republicans enter the 2026 election cycle with a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, giving the party a structural advantage as Democrats attempt to reclaim control of the chamber. To flip the Senate outright, Democrats […]

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Harris Hints at Another Presidential Campaign in 2028

April 13, 2026 Staff 0

Amsterdam News | Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she “might” make a new run for president in 2028, giving her closest indicator yet that she will undertake another race for the Oval Office. “I […]

Education

MacKenzie Scott has Given Over $1 Billion to HBCUS

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has quietly reshaped the financial landscape of historically Black colleges and universities, giving more than $1 billion to HBCUs in just five years and redefining modern philanthropy in the process. […]

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