August 2026 – Page 811 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Candlelight Vigil Teachers Youth MLK History, Facts and Conspiracy Theories on Anniversary of his Death

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Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church and the MLK Foundation hosted the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Service observing the 49th anniversary of his death in Memphis, TN. The program began with collaborate singing of the African […]

Gerald B Lang – (1942 – 2017)

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Gerald B. Lang, 74, Business Executive, Principal and Chief Client Officer at Lang Strategies, LLC passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at a local care facility surrounded by his family. He had been ill […]

City of Jacksonville: Its Time for a Change

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by Ben Frazier The City of Jacksonville has a long history of corrupt and racist politics. For years, the white city fathers supported a power structure that ignored the rights of black residents and even allowed […]

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Youth Symposium Becomes a Learning Day for Students and Mentors

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On March 25, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Edward Waters College Student Union Building, the Gamma Omicron Sigma and the Delta Upsilon Chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., hosted a Youth […]

St. Paul Scouts Honor Business and Labor Trailblazers

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[foogallery id=”16336″] The St. Paul AME Church Girl Scout Troop #1478 cluster held a Women’s History month celebration to honor and celebrate local trailblazing women in labor and business. St. Paul’s Girl Scout Troop was established […]

GRO Takes Top Honor at AKA Regional

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Over 100 members of Jacksonville’s Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. trekked to Atlanta, Georgia last weekend for the 64th South Atlantic Regional Conference. For the second straight year, the chapter garnered […]

More Spring Break Travelers Seek Active & Adventure or Off the Beaten Track Vacations, Say America’s Travel Leaders

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Travel Leaders travel agents prepare itineraries to meet the needs of shifting demographics and changing travel interests of their spring break clients. Plymouth, MN (March 21, 2017) — For some, spring break season conjures up […]

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Temple Prep Engages Entire School in Black History STEM Competition

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Temple College Preparatory School hosted a Black History and Science Project contest completed by all students in grade K-12. To honor the occasion, a spciecl assembly was witnessed by parents and family members to award the winners. The […]

Club Meets to Spread Unity in the Community

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Sports, philanthropy, community service and fellowship are all components of the Unity Club. Composed of a variety of ages, the non denominational servant leadership oriented organization engages its members monthly to bond and serve the […]

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Bob Hayes Legacy Honors Local Heroes

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[foogallery id=”16245″] By Lynn Jones – The Bob Hayes Hall Invitational Track Meet (BHITM) launched with hundreds of families, friends and coaches attending the 13th annual Bob Hayes Hall of Fame Banquet held at the […]