August 2026 – Page 693 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Five African American NFL Head Coaches Fired

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By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent Five of the NFL’s seven African American head coaches were fired on December 31st. Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks was fired after just one season. The Cardinals’ […]

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A Look Ahead to 2019 – What’s on the Political Horizon

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by Reggie Fullwood Annually, I do a “Year that was” type of article that looks back at all of the major events that shaped the year. While that is always fun – this year I […]

First Step Act is the Most Important Federal Criminal Justice Reform in Decades

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“For too long, sentencing in our country has been overly severe and has disproportionately targeted communities of color – especially Black men. Reforming some of the most draconian federal sentencing laws, including unfair mandatory […]

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Donald Trump’s Border Wall Demand is Dressed Up With More Lies About Immigrants

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by Dr. Jesse Jackson “Yes, if we don’t get what we want, one way or the other … I will shut down the government,” said President Trump to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House […]

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The theme of the DREAMWEEK JAX 2019 SUMMIT is social progress and panelists and spotlight speakers will discuss how we can create a more confident community through health, education, entrepreneurship, women, youth, and community safety. […]

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DREAMWEEK JAX is a celebration of how Jacksonville residents are living, launching and pursung their dreams in art, business, culture, and social progress. The DREAMTellers Bruch will feature female entrepreneurs and small business owners who […]

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Celebrate DREAMWEEK JAX 2019 Day of Faith with parishioners throughout Jacksonville. Your ticket includes a southern style Sunday Brunch along with remarks and comments on social progress, community service, and live music and poetry by […]

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Come out and meet DREAM TEAM 1 and DREAMWEEK JAX 2019 community partners at the Pre-DREAM VIP Mixer where we will recognize all partners, participants, sponsors, volunteers and community members to celebrate the beginning of […]

40th Grand Reunion Celebrates Class of 1968

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Many Jacksonville residents are unaware that Douglas Anderson (DA) School of the Arts was named and spearheaded by community leaders and activists Douglas Anderson (1884-1936) and W.R. Thorpe (1893-1967). Anderson, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, began […]

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Can you please advertise for our MBC Jam, Sunday, Jan 13th? All the information is listed below on our flyer. Please let me know if there is a cost or if you have any questions. […]