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By Lynn Jones – The 2020 primary election in Jacksonville was a game changer in local politics for African American candidates. While everyone is looking forward to the November election, the recent local election garnered […]

The Reading Divas bookclub prepared for a new school year by discussing the book titled, “The Day My World Changed – Helping Children Understand Covid -19.” The book was written by Jacksonville authors Trey and […]

By Cristin Wilson – With his waist length dreadlocks tied back his gaze is fixated on the canvas against his wall. This is his latest piece. It doesn’t have a name, but he’s been working […]

Historic Mt Zion kicked off their 154th Church Anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 26, 2020 which led up to the historic anniversary date of August 23, 1866. In Duval County, Mt. Zion is under the […]

In June 2020, Kids Hope Alliance developed the DREAM (Diversity, Race and Equity Advancing the Mission) Work Group to address racial equity issues internally and within the Jacksonville community. As a result, Kids Hope Alliance […]

Senior Gets Surprise Birthday Visit from Congressman On the eve of his re-election to the U.S. Congress, Rep Al Lawson surprised 94 year old William Turpin, Sr. with a personal birthday greeting.  The 40 year […]

(NEW YORK, NY) – August 24, 2020 – America’s most inspirational singing competition on “Sunday Best,” on BET has announced it’s season 10 winner – Stephanie Summers (Colorado Springs, CO). Summers will receive a recording […]

by: Karen Brune Mathis Editor – Owner Mario Murgado says he invested $20 million to bring the dealership to town because of the opportunity. No banners, balloons or inflatable air dancers beckon buyers to Jacksonville’s Bentley […]

President Donald Trump officially authorized the emergency use of convalescent plasma to help treat COVID-19 patients in the United States. During a briefing on Sunday, the eve of the Republican National Convention, Trump, 74, claimed the […]

Black Politics –   By Victor Trammell – In the past, the ever-controversial Candace Owens (pictured) has voluntarily made herself a public media spectacle for intents and purposes, which have been labeled in op-eds as questionable […]