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87-Year-Old Woman Sees The Slave Cabin She Was Born In At The NMAAHC

August 6, 2026 admin 0

While visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture, 87-year-old Isabell Meggett Lucas saw the home she was born and raised in restored. Unbeknownst to her, her tiny two-bedroom house was formerly for […]

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Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston Headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour

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Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour Grammy® Award winning recording artist, Tye Tribbet and choirmaster J.J. Hairston are re-describing what victory and winning looks like as they are set to […]

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Study: Black Students More Likely to Graduate if They Have One Black Teacher

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Madeline Will If a low-income black student has just one black teacher in elementary school, that student is significantly more likely to graduate high school and consider attending college, a new John Hopkins University […]

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Peace Corps Names Top Volunteer-producing HBCUs

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Robin White Goode, blackenterprise.com There’s a certain romance about the idea of doing volunteer work in the developing world. Although much of the work is most likely grueling, it still speaks of adventure and […]

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The Urgent Need for Black Bone Marrow Donors

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Thousands of people living with leukemia, sickle cell anemia and other blood cancers and disorders know that a cure is within reach. But for these patients, the cure isn’t a “what” – but a “who.” […]

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Prince Hall Commencement Exercises Expands Education and Life Skills Communication for Florida Masons and Eastern Stars

August 6, 2026 admin 0

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, Belize Central America, Jurisdiction, Incorporated, Prince Hall Affiliated celebrated its 147th Annual Grand Communication from April 7 – 10, at the Hyatt Regency […]

Candlelight Vigil Teachers Youth MLK History, Facts and Conspiracy Theories on Anniversary of his Death

August 6, 2026 admin 0

Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church and the MLK Foundation hosted the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Service observing the 49th anniversary of his death in Memphis, TN. The program began with collaborate singing of the African […]

Foundation For Fortitude Celebrates Girls Power

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Local entrepreneur Sherry Blue held her Foundation for Fortitude all white attire fundraising benefit this past weekend at the Haskell Building. Foundation for Fortitude provides scholarships and mentors for young women at area colleges and […]

Annual NAACP ACT-SO Program Continues Legacy of Academic Excellence and Performing Arts Talent

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The NAACP ACT-SO Program held its annual competition on Saturday, April 1st, at Douglas Anderson School of The Arts. Students throughout Duval displayed their talents in dance, music, and visual arts. In July, the gold […]

Cheeseborough Presents 27th Track Meet at Alma Mater

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High School Athletes Durability and Stamina Focus of Annual Invitational Track Meet Jacksonville native daughter, American track and field athlete Chandra Danette Cheeseborough held her 27th annual Chandra Cheeseborough Invitational track meet, Saturday April 1st […]