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Jacksonville Alphas Honor Military Heroes at Annual Veterans Luncheon

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted its 8th Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at the Maceo Elk’s Lodge #8 downtown location, honoring the brave men and women who have served our […]

Once Again Leader Hakeem Jeffries Must Navigate Senate Democrats Caving to Republicans

August 7, 2026 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Burke | The questions once again arrived after eight Senate Democrats agreed to join Senate Republicans to open the government with no agreement on an extension of health care tax […]

Seventh Annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival Returns January 2026 For a Weeklong Celebration of Culinary Excellence

August 7, 2026 admin 0

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — (OCTOBER 2025) – From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination. […]

6th Diner En Blanc Welcomes Record Numbers

August 7, 2026 admin 0

This year the 6th annual Le Dîner en Blanc Jacksonville was feted with a City of Jacksonville resolution honoring the event for bringing ‘Culture, Unity, & Magic’ to the City of Jacksonville. Six-hundred people gathered […]

Trump Signs Bill Ending 43-Day Government Shutdown

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By David Morgan, Nolan D. McCaskill, Bo Erickson and Gram Slattery, President Donald Trump has signed the legislation ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, hours after the House of Representatives voted to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds […]

Shilo Sanders Highlights EWU Homecoming and 159 Years in Jax

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Edward Waters University Tigers were not only excited for the upcoming homecoming gridiron match-up with Central State (Ohio) Marauders but also the much awaited annual ‘Presidents Distinguished Podcast Series’ with guest, Shilo Sanders. The […]

Coogler & Jordan to Tell Epic Story of Mansa Musa

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Written By Lexx Thornton The powerhouse creative duo, director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, are set to embark on their most historically ambitious collaboration yet: a feature film centered on Mansa Musa, the […]

When Racism Is Embedded In Healthcare

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Dr. John Warren From its inception, there has been a national effort to equate healthcare for all Americans as some kind of hangout for those who were primarily people of color. This is the […]

NAACP Honors the Past, Celebrates the Present, Prepares for the Future

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By C. Dupree | It was another sold-out event in support of the NAACP as they gathered for their annual Freedom Fund Luncheon. Keynote speaker, Atty. Bacardi Jackson, the new Executive Director of ACLU of […]

Greater Miami (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Celebrates 70 Years of Friendship and Service with a Weekend of Culture, Sisterhood, and Tribute

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Greater Miami (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated marked a historic milestone—70 years of friendship, service, and transformative community impact—with a memorable anniversary weekend that beautifully blended culture, celebration, and purpose. The festivities began […]