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Strickland Elected Secretary of Congressional Black Caucus

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as the CBC Secretary in the 119th Congress. “I am honored and grateful to my CBC colleagues for their trust and […]

Anthony Anderson Champions Diabetes Awareness in Atlanta

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Award-winning actor, comedian, and producer Anthony Anderson, best known for his role as Andre “Dre” Johnson on the hit TV show, black-ish, visited Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for an urgent mission, highlighting the need for awareness […]

I Lived to Tell the Story: A Memoir of Love, Legacy, and Resilience – Hardcover Release February 11, 2025

August 7, 2026 admin 0

A powerful and heartfelt memoir of perseverance and triumph over tragedy from Tamika D. Mallory, trailblazing social justice leader and cofounder of the Women’s March. In this candid and defiant memoir, a follow-up to her […]

HBCU Florida Memorial University Sticks with Interim President William McCormick

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Board of Trustees is making public its faith in interim President William McCormick after his six months in office. The board on Friday released a press release announcing it had […]

WJCT Public Media and WJXT Agree to Cooperative Launch of NextGen TV in Jacksonville

August 7, 2026 admin 0

New TV standard to debut alongside existing ATSC 1.0 signals for both stations. | WJCT Public Media today announced a new partnership with Graham Media’s WJXT News4Jax to begin broadcasting in the new ATSC 3.0 (“NextGenTV”) […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Christmas Dining Experience

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, an upscale downtown hotel based in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville on the St. Johns River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces its Christmas dining experience for hotel guests […]

Trump’s People, And Plans And How We Respond

August 7, 2026 admin 0

So far we have seen President Elect Donald Trump nominate a host of unqualified people for key positions in an effort to ensure this time that he has full control of government from day one. […]

From Piggy Bank to Family Banking: BofA Launches New Solution to Help Parents Raise Financially Savvy Kids

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Only 47% of college students feel financially prepared for the “real world” | Bank of America today announced a new solution to help parents support their children as they begin their financial journeys. SafeBalance Banking® for Family […]

Jacksonville City Councilman Addresses Backlash After Holiday Yacht Event with Jaguars Owner Shad Khan

August 7, 2026 admin 0

via www.news4jax.com | A Jacksonville city council member is addressing concerns about a holiday event Jaguars owner Shad Khan hosted this week on his yacht. Khan invited the mayor and council members to attend the […]

International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408, Hosts Annual Turkey Giveaway Amid Resilience After Strike

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Local 1408, held its annual turkey giveaway, distributing over 2,000 turkeys to union members, their families, and Jacksonville residents. This year’s event was particularly meaningful, coming just two months after […]