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Neutralizing the Right Wing Political Agenda

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist There’s a lesson to be learned from the Confederate flag quickly and unexpectedly falling into disfavor following the murder of nine Bible-studying African Americans, including the pastor, at Emanuel […]

Mayor Curry Announces Key Appointments

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Mayor Lenny Curry has appointed Kerri Stewart as his Chief-of-Staff; former City Councilman Dr. Johnny Gaffney as the Mayor’s Liaison to Boards and Commissions; former City Councilwoman E. Denise Lee as Director of Blight Initiatives; […]

Misty Copeland Becomes First African-American Principal Dancer American Ballet Theatre

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Last week, Misty Copeland became American Ballet Theatre’s first African-American principal dancer in its 75-year history. Copeland was promoted from Soloist and has been with the company for 14 years. Copeland was born in Kansas […]

Donald Trump: African American Youth Have Lost Their Spirit

August 7, 2026 admin 0

On the same day that a New Hampshire poll put Donald Trump second in the race to be the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2016, the New York mogul said that African-American youths had […]

Jax Student Named Ambassador for Steve Harvey’s Disney Dreamer’s Academy

August 7, 2026 admin 0

After already distinguishing themselves among thousands to be selected for the exclusive Disney Dreamers Academy, five program alumni have further differentiated themselves by being chosen to serve as program ambassadors, also known as Champions, […]

Reflections: Mayor Alvin Brown Speaks on the Past Four Years

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Mayor Alvin Brown recently spoke exclusively with the Free Press’s Lynn Jones answering questions on the past four years and advancements made during his administration. Visit www.jacksonvillefreepress.com under Politics to read what Jacksonville’s first African-American Mayor […]

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Neutralizing the Right Wing Political Agenda

Mayor Curry Announces Key Appointments

Misty Copeland Becomes First African-American Principal Dancer American Ballet Theatre

Donald Trump: African American Youth Have Lost Their Spirit

Jax Student Named Ambassador for Steve Harvey’s Disney Dreamer’s Academy

Reflections: Mayor Alvin Brown Speaks on the Past Four Years

SC Senate Votes to Take Down Flag; House OK Still Needed

Working Your Way Through Retirement

Newman Elected JAA Board Chair

Darryl Willie Named Executive Director for Teach for America Jax