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Moise Exits CD-20 Race, Backs Holness and Luther Campbell

August 7, 2026 admin 0

SOUTH FLORIDA — In a dramatic shift in the already heated race for Florida’s Congressional District 20, Dr. Rudolph Moise announced Tuesday that he is officially stepping away from the race and throwing his support […]

‘Give a damn!’ Rep. Ayanna Pressley, advocates call out Trump’s attacks on the Black economy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Gerren Keith Gaynor | Racial justice advocates descended on Capitol Hill to slam the Trump administration’s policies that they say are an “attack on the Black economy,” as Black Americans see rising unemployment and disproportionate impacts […]

Joy-Based Budgeting Is In: Tips for Achieving Your Financial Goals

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Jaqueline Paladino, Bank of America Jacksonville | As many households continue to watch their budgets, “joy-based budgeting” has become a more positive and realistic way to manage their money. Instead of focusing only on […]

Road Scholar Launches TWO New Civil Rights Programs

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Road Scholar, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel for adults 50+, is unveiling two new civil rights programs in New Orleans and Mississippi & Tennessee. Road Scholar’s inaugural Civil Rights Movement program in Alabama and Georgia has […]

For Such a Time as This

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr | There are moments in history when a people must decide whether they will merely survive the storm or stand in the storm with courage, conviction, and purpose. We are […]

Sip, Shop & Savor at Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar Delivers Island Flavor & Coastal Cuisine

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Lynn Jones (Urban Traveler) – Located in the heart of the bustling St. Johns Town Center, Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar continues to stay on the cutting edge of curated cocktails and exquisite coastal cuisine. […]

Crump Picks Up Two New Cases in Jax as Police Fears Grow

August 7, 2026 admin 0

National civil rights attorney Ben Crump has taken on two new Northeast Florida police misconduct cases within a single week, intensifying scrutiny over law enforcement use-of-force incidents in the Jacksonville area and continuing a pattern […]

Number of Black players on Opening Day Rosters Increases for 2nd Straight Year

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Anthony Castrovince |Major League Baseball has the highest amount of international cultural diversity of any major U.S. sports league. But the declines in recent decades of Black players in the big leagues prompted MLB — […]

EverBank Commits $1 Million to Junior Achievement of North Florida’s Experiential Learning Center, Accelerating Path to Groundbreaking

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Junior Achievement of North Florida (JANFL) today announced a $1 million cumulative investment from EverBank in support of the future JA Experiential Learning Center (ELC) – the largest commitment to the project to date and […]

Broward’s Black Democrats Draw a Line: FL-20 Is Not Up for Grabs

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Bobby R. Henry, Sr | Let’s be clear this is not just about a seat. This is about legacy, representation, and the future of Black political power in South Florida. In the aftermath of […]