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Jax Urban Book Festival is Back!

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By L. Jones – Jax Urban Book Festival (JUBF) organizer and self proclaimed ‘author groupie’ Natasha Slaughter is on a mission to reimagine books on the First Coast. “Personally I’ve been a fan of authors […]

State Board of Education Passes Rule to Permanently Prohibit DEI in the Florida College System

August 6, 2026 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., January 17, 2024 – Today, the State Board of Education implemented strict regulations to limit the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities and policies in the Florida College […]

Neighbors Cluck Over Possible Oceanway Chick-fil-A, Again

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Casmira Harrison – Neighbors near First Coast High School have big concerns that a Chick-fil-A proposed for Duval Station Road would inundate the area with traffic. More than 150 Oceanway residents came out to […]

‘Black Power Salute’ Olympian Tommie Smith Honored on MLK Day

August 6, 2026 admin 0

BY RASHAD MILLIGAN – Tommie Smith received his flowers, and a jersey, on Jan. 15 in Atlanta. – The Atlanta Hawks invited the legendary Olympian out to the team’s MLK Day game against the San Antonio Spurs. During a […]

The Unchecked Path: Trump’s Victory in Iowa Sparks Concerns Over Accountability

August 6, 2026 admin 0

BLACK HISTORY – NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – @StacyBrownMedia – Just one day before his second sexual assault civil trial was to begin, Trump cruised to a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses, solidifying […]

FUNdraising Good Times: Can You Afford to Apply for a Large Grant?

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By melandpearl@saadandshaw.com: As the new year begins many of us have big dreams for our nonprofit organizations and institutions. There’s so much we can accomplish. And some foundations, government agencies, and philanthropists have big dreams […]

By Dwight Brown Film Critic: The Book of Clarence

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Dwight Brown Film Critic for DwightBrownInk.com and NNPA News Wire – It is written. Making a befuddling satire is a sin and mixing pageantry with ambiguity is not the next coming. That’s why The Book […]

Jesse Jackson to Lead Emergency Summit in Chicago to Address Escalating Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown COMMENTARY NNPA NEWSWIRE — The central focus of the summit is to condemn attacks on civilians and call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire. “We are faith leaders and advocates, united in this […]

Celebrating The Brotherhood of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

August 6, 2026 admin 0

by BOTWC Staff via www.becauseofthemwecan.com – Each January 9th, the brotherhood of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. comes together to commemorate its Founders’ Day, a momentous occasion that marks the establishment of this distinguished organization. […]

Jacksonville Crime Survivors Head to State Capitol to Demand Public Safety and Victim Support

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Jacksonville crime victims will travel by bus, joining hundreds in Tallahassee to rally for victim support, policies to help end the cycle of crime. Early morning bus send-off: Interviews with local crime survivors & strong visuals […]