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First Coast Black Girl Magic Shines at Essence

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – This year’s Essence Festival theme held true to their legacy of years of entertainment, workshops, panels and small business entrepreneurial highlights in New Orleans, LA courtyards. The ‘We Love Us’ theme […]

First African American Woman Sworn in as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JANS – by Jackson Advocate News Service| Andrea La’Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27. Edney […]

Why Many Men Become Better Husbands After Divorce

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Divorce is often viewed as a painful and traumatic experience, but for many men, it can also serve as a catalyst for significant personal growth and improvement. Surprisingly, a number of men find that they become […]

Feeding Northeast Florida Receives Fly Beyond Key Issue Grant from The Wawa Foundation to Fight Hunger and Inspire Goodness with Food

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville, Fla. –– July 3, 2024 –– Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) today announced it has received a $36,000 “Fly Beyond” grant from the Wawa Foundation to help provide underserved youth in Northeast Florida with increased access to more nutritious […]

Disney Dreamers Academy Makes Dream Come True for Teen Entrepreneur with Visit to ‘Shark Tank’

August 7, 2026 admin 0

2024 Disney Dreamer Academy attendee Te’Lario Watkins II joined investor Daymond John as his personal guest at a taping of “Shark Tank’’; Two other academy students also have magical experiences; Applications and nominations now open […]

Florida 2024 Election Guide: Voting Deadlines, Early Voting, and Upcoming Events

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by The Tributary Staff – Be prepared to vote on both Aug. 20 and Nov. 5! Important local and state-wide issues will be decided on both dates. Here’s what you need to know about voting deadlines, […]

Jacksonville Alphas Honor Local High School Seniors

August 7, 2026 admin 0

On Tuesday May 25th, the Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in partnership with the 1925 Alpha Men of Jacksonville Foundation and the Jacksonville Kids Hope Alliance, recognized thirteen Duval County Public […]

Usher, Tyla and Victoria Monet Had a Big Night at the BET Awards 2024

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Rolling Out | Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award and was honored with an epic tribute at the BET Awards 2024, reminding everyone that age is just a number when it comes to being a […]

The Strange History of White Journalists ‘Becoming’ Black

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Alisha Gaines, Florida State University | The Conversation | Word In Black | Sacramento Observer | SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Three years after hearing George Floyd cry “Mama” so desperately that it brought a country out of […]

U.S. Supreme Court Gives Immunity to Trump’s Alleged Criminal Acts

August 7, 2026 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| @StacyBrownMedia | Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson further warned of the broader implications of the ruling, suggesting that even a hypothetical president who commits grave […]