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Chicago Police are Investigating Widow of Dennis Edwards, Former Temptations Lead Singer, for Abuse

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Dennis Edwards By Frederick H. Lowe The widow of Dennis Edwards, former Temptations’ lead singer who recently passed, is being investigated for physically abusing him, but it is not clear if the alleged abuse caused […]

PBS Documentary Examines History of HBCUs: ‘Tell Them We Are Rising’

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by Tiffany Pennamon The vital role and relevance of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) has been contested in contemporary times. Until recently, no central text or film documented the history of these institutions as […]

More Blacks Killed by Police in 2017 Than During the Worst Years of Jim Crow

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(The Root) Police officers killed 1,129 people in 2017. More people died from police violence in 2017 than the total number of U.S. soldiers killed in action around the globe (21). More people died at […]

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Jackie Rivera Honored by Clara White Mission for Philanthropy

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The Clara White Mission (CWM) presented public relations and concert promoter Jackie Rivera with an award for her tireless efforts in supporting the CWM mission and initiatives. For over seven years, Rivera has been an […]

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Pink Goes Red for Stroke & Heart Disease

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Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in partnership with Alpha Clay Pearls, Inc. held their annual “Pink Goes Red for Stroke and Heart Disease Awareness,” event at the orange park mall. Geld free of charge to expand […]

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GenWORKS Beautifies Home Society

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The Generation WORKS volunteer “Dedicated Day of Service” led by women and girls took place last weekend at the The Children’s Home Society of Florida. Volunteers wired, welded, washed and worked their magic to transform […]

Retired Teachers Tribute Black History

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In commemoration of Black History Month, the Cultural Affairs Committee of the Duval County Retired Educators Association presented their 12th annual black history month program entitled: “Capturing Our Past, Preserving our Future.” Attendees enjoyed a […]

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Self-Love Workshop Instills Girl Empowerment and Confidence

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Since 2016, GirlPower1440 non-profit has focused on instilling the values of self-esteem into young black females ages 7 – 17 in Jacksonville, Florida. The core principles of the organization are based on self-esteem through a […]

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The Lion King is Back!

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Jacksonville Welcomes “The Lion King” now through February 11th! “Buyi Zama is no stranger to The Lion King, having performed as Rafiki in Las Vegas, Taiwan, South Africa, Shanghai, Australia, and the West End before […]

Interview with Umaima Jafri about her husband Ibrahim’s detention

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Heather Gray and Cliff Albright interviewed Umaima Jafri on November 20, 2017 on WRFG-Atlanta’s “Just Peace” program about the detention of Umaima’s husband Ibrahim Mohammad. He has been detained for 2 years without bond or […]