2026 – Page 292 – Free Press of Jacksonville

A Return to Engagement and Education Goal of City’s Inaugural Civil Rights Conference

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By Trey Ford – The Inaugural Civil Rights Conference was held recently at the Southbank Marriot, led by Dr. Rudy Jamison, the United Way of Northeast Florida, and civil rights activist Rodney Hurst and educator Johnetta […]

Its Rodeo Time

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ARIZONA INFORMANT — “For the past 11 years, the Arizona Black Rodeo kicks off with fans filling the stands for two great shows to witness African-American competitors from across the country,” said Lanette Campbell, founder and […]

Addressing Diversity Barriers to Regenerative Medicine

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With the promise of regenerative medicine comes the risk of widening health care disparities. Sometimes the newest discoveries, such as regenerative interventions, are out of reach for people in diverse ethnic or socioeconomic groups — […]

Disney Celebrates a Legacy of Soul with Chef Carla Hall

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By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Celebrity Chef Carla Hall was front and center for Walt Disney World’s media tour promoting Disney’s “Cooking with Soul” and “Celebrate Soulfully’’ events to preview a myriad of restaurants inside Disney […]

Crist Names Miami UTD President His Running Mate

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Miami Times Staff Report – (Source: www.miamitimesonline.com) – “Are you fired up and ready to take back our state?” That was the question Karla Hernández-Mats, president of United Teachers of Dade, posed to the crowd […]

OP-ED: “God Did”

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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association – At a time when world communities are experiencing increasing devastations from climate change, poverty, and human oppression, what are the enduring […]

President Joe Biden Honors Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Others with Lifetime Achievement Award

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – By NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – Stacy M. Brown – “On behalf of the NNPA and the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, as well as on behalf of all […]

FUNdraising Good Times- Where Does a Nonprofit Turn for Help?

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Part one of a two-part series Who do nonprofits turn to when they need help? The answer: regional and state nonprofit associations. Here’s a look behind the scenes with Dr. Kevin Dean, executive director of […]

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Magnolia Wash Holdings, a premium express car wash operator, announced today the opening of two new Camel Premium Express Car Wash locations in the greater Jacksonville market. Located at 950 Park Avenue, the first location […]

Back to School Event Uplifts the Urban Core

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[foogallery id=”71176″] By Lynn Jones-Turpin – An early morning exercise workout was on the agenda for the Florida Blue, Protalks, Mayo, partners and supporters back to school health awareness day held recently on the grounds […]