August 2026 – Page 671 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Last Year in Her 50’s Birthday Party Honoree Preparing for Next Phase

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Youthful 50-somethings are now more informed and taking advantage of better health, better finances and plenty of energy. Celebrating her ‘last year in her 50s party,’ local promoter Jacqui Rivera held court at Cubre Libra […]

Youth Group Empowered to Directly Make Change in Schools and Community

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Brandon Griggs recently graduated from the Steve Harvey Disney Dreamers Academy. At the academy, the young adults called “Dreamers” are motivated to dream big and return to their communities to be the change they want […]

Legacy of A. Philip Randolph Celebrated at Darnell Cookman

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Asa Philip Randolph who was a leader in the Civil Rights and labor movements, was recently celebrated at Darnell-Cookman Middle School. To celebrate Randolph’s legacy, Darnell Cookman Principal Tyrus Lyles and the A. Philip Randolph […]

Cornbread’s ‘Reading and Rapping’ Takes Literacy to the Next level

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[foogallery id=”29444″] Author Vincent Taylor of the Cornbread book series held his 5th Annual “Reading, Rappin’ and Having Fun” Children’s Conference last weekend at the Schultz Center in Jacksonville. About 250 students attended the interactive […]

Magnolia Gardens Neighborhood Alive and Well

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Dozens of families, friends, and dignitaries gathered for the 13th Annual Magnolia Gardens Association Neighborhood Celebration. A key focus of the festival was to celebrate the past while instilling a sense of community and pride […]

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Creating a Culture of Impact You’re invited to an exclusive event hosted by Salesforce.org and United Way of Northeast Florida Hear from industry leaders about how technology and philanthropy intersect to engage employees, attract talent […]

Tiger’s Masters Win Should Inspire Anyone Who’s Lived Through Tragedy

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by Reggie Fullwood Most of us have dealt with tragedy and mistakes in life – some happen in the public eye and others are more private affairs. Tiger Woods had a fall from grace that […]

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Unfit, Unprepared, Unworthy: Betsy Devoid and the Department of Education

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by Dr. Julianne Malveaux Betsy “Devoid” (of good sense), also known as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, is an aberration, an abomination, an abscess on the complexion of educational policy and equity. She has been so egregious […]

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The Politics Behind Donald Trump’s Empty Threats on Mexico Border

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by Dr. Jesse Jackson Donald Trump’s flailing on immigration and the Mexican border continue to spiral into chaos. First, he threatened to close the border with Mexico. One week later, he walked that back. He declares […]

New Interim Dean Named At Florida A&M College of Law

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Orlando, Fla. — A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe Perry, associate dean for academic affairs, will serve as interim […]