August 2026 – Page 576 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Social Media Connects Friends to Carry On Canceled Graduation

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With Covid-19 closing school doors across the nation, the answer to matriculation celebrations among high school and college seniors has been virtual social media graduations. Recently, Darnell-Cookman School of the Medical Arts graduate Jasmine Bridges, […]

Little Richard’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Tributes From Cyndi Lauper, Robert Townsend, Chuck D and More Pour In – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard, known for his hits like Good Golly Miss Molly and Tutti Frutti has died. […]

Singer Betty Wright Dead at 66

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Singer Betty Wright Dead at 66

Black Women in Nashville are Becoming Doulas to Combat Black Maternity and Infant Mortality

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by Lydia Blanco – Black women and their children in America are dying at alarming rates. Data and research over the last year have revealed that the medical needs of black women often go overlooked […]

Rep. Waters Stands with Amazon Workers

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I am proud to declare my strong and unwavering support for the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic: our frontline workers. These hardworking men and women are risking their lives on a […]

Air Canada, Frontier Airlines to Take Passengers’ Temperatures Before They Board

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By Cailey Rizzo – The temperature checks will be rolled out at all airports that fly Air Canada by May 15.Air Canada and Frontier Airlines are now requiring temperature checks for all passengers before they […]

NFL Black Quarterbacks Are Heading into Summer of Uncertainty – and Promise

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By Alvin Reid – The number of NFL black starting quarterbacks is down one as the upcoming season hopefully nears. What’s crazy is that Cam Newton, former Carolina quarterback and NFL MVP, is unemployed as […]

Andre Harrell, Founding Father Of Hip-Hop Soul, Dead At 59

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By Kiana Fitzgerald – Andre Harrell, hip-hop and R&B mogul and founder of the visionary label Uptown Records, has died. He was 59 years old. The Revolt network, where Harrell worked as vice chairman, confirmed […]

Jacksonville-Area Coronavirus Updates: Florida Hair & Nail Salons, Barbershops Allowed to Reopen

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By: ActionNewsJax.com News Staff – Hair & nail salons, barbershops in the Jacksonville area can reopen – NORTHEAST FLORIDA, SOUTHEAST GEORGIA — More than 40,000 people in Florida and 32,000 people in Georgia have been infected […]

Gainesville Businessman Helps Class of 2020 Virtually Commemorate Graduation

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Gainesville, Florida – May 8, 2020 – Central Florida businessman and civic leader Jamar Hebert will deliver a virtual commencement address to help the class of 2020 celebrate their achievements in a virtual forum during […]