August 2026 – Page 558 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Chargers Coach Anthony Lynn Says Colin Kaepernick On Team’s Radar For Potential Workout List

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By Jarrett Bell- Colin Kaepernick may be a step closer to an NFL return as at least one team – the Los Angeles Chargers – is considering the exiled quarterback as a potential option. Chargers coach […]

Aunt Jemima Pancakes Latest to Commit to Racial Sensitivity Change

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The breakfast brand Aunt Jemima is removing its logo and will be renamed, amid public outcry that the branding perpetuated a racist stereotype, its parent company said . Quaker Oats said in a statement that […]

Tyler Perry Set to Pay for the Funeral of Rayshard Brooks

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By Mike Vulpo – After Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by police in Atlanta, Hollywood director Tyler Perry is stepping up to help the family out. One Hollywood director is doing his part to help […]

Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Tells Black Vietnam Veterans’ Stories the Way Only Spike Lee Can

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By Aramide A. Tinubu – The disregard of Black life in pursuit of the American dream is ingrained in our history. Lee presents it in technicolor for audiences in this film. In Netflix’s “Da 5 […]

When the Protesting Ends – Do You Just Go Home?

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NNPA NEWSWIRE By Roger Caldwell, NNPA Newswire Contributor — For the last 400 years in America, Black people have been considered to be a second-class citizen because of the color of their skin. Many White […]

NFL Commissioner Encourages Teams to Hire Colin Kaepernick

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By Jeanette Torres-Perez, ABC News (NEW YORK) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday said he would “welcome” Colin Kaepernick back into the league and would “encourage” a team to sign the 32-year-old quarterback.Kaepernick has not […]

Organizations Team Up to Prevent Hood to Prison Pipeline

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Two local Jacksonville organizations have teamed up to stop youth violence and give youth more than hope. Krumpin 4 Success, Inc (K4S) and Positive Vibes Only, Inc. (PVO) has designed a comprehensive program called: Reincarnation: […]

Live Televised Special Address Racism, Policing, and Reform in Jax

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By Jasmine Butler – In a special news segment aired on Action News Jax, city officials and community advocates addressed current issues and next steps for Jacksonville, Florida. In a time of protests, policy reform, […]

Empowering Youth and and Families Continues Virtually

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Empowerment Resources, Inc. held a private virtual celebration to recognize the accomplishments of 20 girls and award scholarships to four graduating seniors for the 16th Annual Journey Into Womanhood SM (JIW) Awards Celebration. The […]

Give-a-ways Continue as Community Continues Self-Care

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By Lynn Jones – People struggling to put food on the table received a little relief this weekend at two food giveaway events on Jacksonville’s northwest side. With the continued threat of Covid-19 and unemployment […]