August 2026 – Page 810 – Free Press of Jacksonville

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Decision to Bomb Syria Was Dangerous, Deceptive

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by Jesse Jackson Fifty-nine cruise missiles. When Donald Trump ordered the attack on Syria, he made an impetuous decision, turning his previous commitment to stay out of the Syrian civil war and focus on ISIS […]

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Sponsors of Hate Must be Held Accountable

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By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (President and CEO, NNPA) Over the next several days, across the United States, people will pause in solemn remembrance of the 49th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Reverend Dr. […]

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Trump’s Budget Blueprint Cuts Close to Home

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By Charlene Crowell From youth yearning for the time to have their own place, to older Americans hoping to age in place, the need to have a home is a shared concern of consumers of […]

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Alexander Acosta – Bad News in a Slick Package

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By the time you read this, Alexander Acosta, the 45th President’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, is likely to have been confirmed by the full Senate. He got narrow approval from the Senate Committee on […]

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Private Prison Bets Big on Trump and Now They are Looking for ROI

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by Reggie Fullwood The goal of every private corporation is to make money – simple right? Good companies make investments that allow them to maximize their profits, and one of those investments is in politics […]

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Shiva Robotics Academy Focuses on STEM Curriculum, Concepts and Activities

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Today’s kids are moving into the new age of machines and technology and Shiva Robotics Academy is on the front line to equip them with the right skill set for the future workforce. Employment in occupations related […]

DCDBC Takes Buzz on the Bus to the Rally in Tally to Support Black DA

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The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus (DCDBC) was on the front line for justice, as thousands descended on the Florida State Capital for a “Rally In Tally” in support of embattled state attorney Aramis Ayala. […]

Cheeseborough Presents 27th Track Meet at Alma Mater

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High School Athletes Durability and Stamina Focus of Annual Invitational Track Meet Jacksonville native daughter, American track and field athlete Chandra Danette Cheeseborough held her 27th annual Chandra Cheeseborough Invitational track meet, Saturday April 1st […]

Annual NAACP ACT-SO Program Continues Legacy of Academic Excellence and Performing Arts Talent

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The NAACP ACT-SO Program held its annual competition on Saturday, April 1st, at Douglas Anderson School of The Arts. Students throughout Duval displayed their talents in dance, music, and visual arts. In July, the gold […]

Foundation For Fortitude Celebrates Girls Power

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Local entrepreneur Sherry Blue held her Foundation for Fortitude all white attire fundraising benefit this past weekend at the Haskell Building. Foundation for Fortitude provides scholarships and mentors for young women at area colleges and […]