Year: 2026

A Message From The Publisher | By Bobby R. Henry, Sr., Publisher, Westside Gazette | Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 Jubilee Bible 2000 For me, […]

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Burke | Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a […]

Jacksonville, FL – Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer of Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and the state’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—is proud […]

The City of Jacksonville has announced the winners of the inaugural Jacksonville Litter League, the city’s newest anti-litter competition, which turns community cleanups into a team sport. After two months of friendly competition, Operation G.L.A.D.D. Dads, led […]

Hailing from St. Mary’s, GA, songwriter and producer Mistaga has perfected his craft with over 20 years of experience. A 34 track juggernaut, ‘Love Lessons’ is the latest album from Mistaga Productions, a confessional exploration […]

Duval County Retired Educators Association (DCREA) showcased once again that “age ain’t nothing but a number.” The organization recently hosted Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to strengthen the relationship between retired educators […]

The inaugural Unity Football Classic transported two powerhouse HBCUs Edward Waters University Tigers and Virginia Union University Panthers to Jacksonville for an unforgettable weekend of football, culture, and community. Hosted at Edward Waters University (EWU)  Nathanial […]

Chickens, rabbits, cows, and goats. For students attending Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, working with animals in the classroom and on campus is part of the school’s rich, hands-on learning environment. Soon, those same students will […]

To combat neighborhood chatter and reclaim the trust of the community, Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a series of town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and […]

Girls Trip On a Budget (GTOAB) travel agency with over 764 000+ members began with a simple Facebook friends’ group in 2022 formed by Tynesssa Moore. Since then,  more than 50 trips have taken place […]