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Mann Hosts Confab for Nations Black YMCA Directors

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The YMCA African American CEO Conference was recently hosted by First Coast YMCA President and CEO Eric Mann at The Jessie DuPont Center in downtown Jacksonville. The conference brought together African American YMCA CEOs from […]

Racism Isn’t Going Away. So How Does Black America Heal?

August 7, 2026 admin 0

This story was originally published on Word In Black. By: LIZ COURQUET-LESAULNIER Somewhere between anti-Black executive orders coming from the White House, the relentless attacks on diversity, the attempted erasure of Black history and the daily […]

50 Years of Community Voice: Celebrating the Legacy of Tallahassee’s Capital Outlook Newspaper

August 7, 2026 admin 0

On March 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. a special commemorative 50th Anniversary Celebration Program honoring excellence, legacy, and vision for the Capital Outlook Newspaper will be held inside the Bethel Family Life Center at 406 […]

The Black Press: Our Future, Our Crisis

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Dr. John Warren This month, the Black Press celebrates 199 years of existence. It has been a time of advocacy for a people otherwise erased from the growth and history of this country. We […]

Jamal Bryant Calls Off Target Boycott After 400+ Days

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Rev. Jamal Bryant announced Wednesday that a nationwide boycott of Target he helped lead for the past year has come to an end, declaring the consumer protest a “victory” after the retail giant recommitted […]

Retired Boxer Tommy Hearns Placed Under Son’s Conservatorship

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Legendary retired boxer Tommy Hearns has been placed under the conservatorship of his oldest son, Ronald Hearns. According to WXYZ, the man known in the sport as “The Hitman” is also under Ronald’s guardianship after a court hearing […]

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Local Governments From Promoting DEI

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Five years ago, in the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly known as DEI — became a centerpiece of corporate pledges, government initiatives and […]

After R&B Icons New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton Deliver Sold Out Performances Everywhere but Florida – They Finally Add Two Florida Date

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Fans across the country are flocking to see R&B icons New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton, but Florida audiences have been largely left out of the loop, prompting frustration among music lovers and […]

MLB incorporating Negro League statistics into its record books

August 7, 2026 admin 0

City Launches $750K Study to Relocate Jacksonville’s Overcrowded Downtown Jail

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Sylvia Perry Jacksonville officials are taking the first step toward relocating the city’s aging downtown jail, approving a $750,000 study to determine where a new facility could be built and what it would cost […]