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Black History is Bigger Than a One Month Celebration

August 7, 2026 admin 0

“Freedom is never given; it is won,” said the great organizer and leader A. Phillip Randolph. And Black history in America is a history of consistently fighting for freedoms and equality. Perhaps President Trump should […]

157th Death Row Prisoner Exonerated

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Frederick H. Lowe Isaiah McCoy, a death row inmate, became the 157th person in the United States and the first one this year to be exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Isaiah McCoy […]

Trump Serious About Helping Regular Folks? Stopping Shady Solar Panel Salespeople Would Be Good

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Julianne Malveaux As a progressive who worked hard to help get Secretary Hillary Clinton elected, it is challenging for me to accept Donald Trump as President. But, he won. At least for now, I […]

The Jacksonville Alphas Award Scholarships and Recognition to High School Orators

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. rewarded nine students at its MLK Oratorical Competition, Saturday, February 4, 2017. Celebrating it’s 9th anniversary, Upsilon Lambda, the Jacksonville alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]

6 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Women’s Heart Health

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By health enews Staff, a news service from Advocate Health Care Six healthy lifestyle practices can help prevent heart attacks in the majority of young women, according to one study. The study, which was published […]

A College Degree Doesn’t Get You That Far if You’re Black

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by John Rice As America transitions to a new administration, there is mounting fear that Trump’s policies will put the American Dream even further out of reach for blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other minorities who […]

At Risk Communities Targeted for Prenatal Postnatal Education Fair

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Gamma Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., promoted their national project, Project Cradle Care with a prenatal and postnatal education fair for pregnant teens, that was held at Edward Waters College. Activities […]

Melanin Market Kicks off Eastside Vendor Fair

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Over 75 Black owned businesses and nonprofit organizations gathered along the street and sidewalks of A. Phillips Randolph Blvd February 4th for the Inaugural Historic Eastside Arts and Vendors Market. This event kicked off Black […]

Jax Black Golf Pioneers Feted with Panel and Ritz Exhibit

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Last week the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum joined forces with the Ritz Museum to celebrate Black History Month with the opening of the “Golf Heroes of the First Coast” exhibit at the […]

Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Month

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Nearly 300 people attended a morning of awareness and enjoyable activities when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s , Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, held their annual Pink Goes RED for A Day event in collaboration with […]