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From the Pages of The Jacksonville Black History Calendar: Lloyd Pearson

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At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: the Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington For decades Lloyd Pearson has been an active participant in the struggle for equality and civil rights for people of […]

Controversy Grows Over Lack of Black Coaches in the NFL

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The odds of becoming a head coach in the NFL are small if you’re a Black man. As noted by 12up.com, “black coaches aren’t afforded the same chance to reach the pinnacle of their profession as whites, […]

Which Version of the Bible Should I Be Reading?

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by Jim Denison William Tyndale lived over 400 years ago. In his day, the church would allow only its leaders to read and interpret the Bible. It also refused to let the Scriptures be translated […]

Senator Cory Booker Ends Presidential Campaign

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Senator Cory Booker (Anthony Pezzotti, Staff Photographer of The Philly Inquirer) He spoke more pointedly about Black voters than any candidate in the race, and had memorable moments disagreeing with Joe Biden. By Kevin Robillard […]

Opinion: NFL owners know the league has a diversity problem and they don’t care

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ROB GOLDBERG JANUARY 9, 2020 – https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2870609-doug-williams-reassigned-in-redskins-front-office-after-ron-rivera-hire Former quarterback Doug Williams has been reassigned within the Washington Redskins front office and will be named senior vice president of player development. He had previously served as the team’s senior vice president of […]

Sharpton to Join “Take on Tallahassee Rally”

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Tallahassee—The Reverend Al Sharpton will join leading educators from across the nation to rally for public schools at the Florida Capitol January 13, 2020. Sharpton, a renowned civil rights advocate, MSNBC commentator and President of […]

OPINION: Dr. Johnson’s Questionable Political Awareness; Black Votes Matters

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OPINION: Dr. Johnson’s Questionable Political Awareness; Black Votes Matters BYTHE BLACK WALL ST TIMESONJANUARY 6, 2020•( LEAVE A COMMENT ) – https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2020/01/06/opinion-dr-johnsons-questionable-political-awareness-black-votes-matters/ Charlamagne (left) Dr. Umar Johnson (right) | Photo Courtesy of The Breakfast Club Dr. […]

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Month: August 2026

From the Pages of The Jacksonville Black History Calendar: Lloyd Pearson

Controversy Grows Over Lack of Black Coaches in the NFL

Which Version of the Bible Should I Be Reading?

Senator Cory Booker Ends Presidential Campaign

Opinion: NFL owners know the league has a diversity problem and they don’t care

Sharpton to Join “Take on Tallahassee Rally”

OPINION: Dr. Johnson’s Questionable Political Awareness; Black Votes Matters

Just Mercy

Review: You’ve Heard of the ‘Green Book.’ Candacy Taylor Has Meticulously Retraced its History

Annual Black History Calendar to Continue Via Free Press