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Mayor Deegan Honors First Coast African-American Women Pioneers

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By Mayor Donna Deegan | As the first woman Mayor of Jacksonville, it is my distinct honor to represent you as we mark Women’s History Month. This month is a time for us to reflect […]

New Frederick Douglass Statue Highlights St. Augustine’s Black History

August 7, 2026 admin 0

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled a new Frederick Douglass statue in Plaza de la Constitución, part of the state’s America 250 campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the United […]

The Democratic Mayor Who’s Getting Black Men Right

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel More than one in four Black men voted for Donald Trump in 2024. Democrats can either spend the next four years wondering why, or they can look at what […]

Jesse Jackson Tributes Culminated at Selma Commemorations

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Family members, civil rights leaders and dignitaries gathered in Selma, Alabama, for a culminating tribute to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, closing a series of memorial events honoring one of the most influential civil rights figures […]

Game Show Classic The Price is Right Thrills Jacksonville Audience

August 7, 2026 admin 0

For 54 years, The Price Is Right has permeated the airwaves with its iconic game show antics. Premiering on September 4, 1972, legendary media personality Bob Barker hosted the show for 35 years, guiding contestants through bidding […]

TPC PGA Tour is Back!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla – THE PLAYERS Championship and the PGA TOUR are proud to continue their deep-rooted commitment to honoring and supporting military service members, veterans, and their families—especially those who call Northeast Florida home. Tournament […]

First Black Student to Graduate from All-White Public School in 1966 Shares Her Story

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Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the struggles and the small victories of […]

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Ends Retirement for Ring Return to Fight Tyson, Pacquiao

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Although he has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from boxing, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson in April. He reportedly will face […]

PGA Tour Honors Black History

August 7, 2026 admin 0

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and Golf Digest senior editor Tod Leonard were honored for their commitment to growing the game through their ongoing support of the Advocates Professional Golf […]

Funeral and Livestream Details for Rev. Jesse Jackson Have Been Announced

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition has announced the details for Reverend Jesse Jackson’s celebration of life services adding formal services in his South Carolina hometown of Greenville, and Washington, D.C., alongside Chicago, after leaders there offered to […]