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Congress Now Has 67 Black Lawmakers For the First Time Ever in History

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Nationwide — Black lawmakers are making history with a record 67 members in the upcoming session of Congress. This includes 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the largest group of Black federal lawmakers in […]

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

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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 […]

Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy

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‘@StacyBrownMedia| BlackPress of America| NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown/ NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| In 1972, she made history as the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential […]

President-Elect Trump Nominates First Black Cabinet Member

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By BlackPressUSA | By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent | Trump Administration Secretary of Housing and Urban Development nominee, Scott Turner, is the first African American selected by Trump for his […]

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 […]

JEA Encourages Customers to Properly Dispose of all Fats, Oils and Grease

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As Thanksgiving approaches, JEA encourages customers to properly dispose of all fats, oils and grease. The utility is reminding customers of the impact that clogged drains can have on homes and the wastewater system. Pouring […]

Mike Tyson Rejects Evander Holyfield’s Offer to Fight Him Again in the Ring

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Nationwide — Evander Holyfield, now 62 years old, has expressed interest in a trilogy fight against 58-year-old Mike Tyson. This comes after Tyson recently faced Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium, where he struggled to perform due […]

2025 Grant Opportunities Announced for Northeast Florida Nonprofits

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The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and its collective giving initiatives invite nonprofits to apply for funding through its competitive grantmaking process | JACKSONVILLE, Florida – November 26, 2024 – The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida […]

How to Make Healthy Holiday Food Choices

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During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo […]