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[ August 6, 2026 ] Fisk University President Defends Proposed Data Center as Part of $900M Campus Vision Uncategorized
[ August 6, 2026 ] How Black WNBA Players Became Collateral Damage in the Caitlin Clark Culture War Uncategorized
[ August 6, 2026 ] Norwegian Cruise Line® Unveils First Look At The All-New Great Tides Waterpark On Its Private Island, Great Stirrup Cay Uncategorized
[ August 6, 2026 ] JEA Connects Seniors with Community Resources During Monthly Senior Day Uncategorized
[ August 6, 2026 ] ICARE Calls for Affordable Housing Trust Fund in Jacksonville Uncategorized

FAMU Strike Tour Rallies Jacksonville Alumni to Invest in Student-Athletes, HBCU Excellence

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Florida A&M University alumni, supporters and community leaders gathered in Jacksonville this week as the university’s annual Strike Tour made a stop in the city, encouraging continued investment in student-athletes at a time when historically […]

From Caregiver to Restaurateur, Eunice Smith Marks 89 Years of Service

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Family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 89th birthday of Jacksonville matriarch Eunice Smith, honoring a life marked by resilience, entrepreneurship and decades of service to the community. The celebration was held at the […]

Fanatics Fest: Beyond the Game Where Sports and Culture Meet

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By Khalifa Dieye | Staff Photojournalist | The star-studded Fanatics Fest weekend in New York City event brought together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including Jay-Z, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Dennis […]

Remembering Dr. Charles Simmons

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Homegoing services were recently held for late pediatrician and businessmen Dr. Charles Simmons. The Jacksonville native leaves behind a legacy of love, service, leadership, and compassion that will continue to echo through generations. He was […]

Jolly Leading Governor’s Race in Grassroots Support But Who Will Turn Out to Vote?

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With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just weeks away, campaign fundraising is emerging as one of the clearest indicators of momentum in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis. The latest round of state matching […]

Music, Media and Creativity Plug In During Annual FleetCon Fest

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FleetCon 2026, the 15th Annual Fleet DJs Music Conference, brought together influential DJs, filmmakers, artists, broadcasters, podcasters, entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals from across the country and the surrounding Duval corridors to Jacksonville. Hosted by Fleet […]

James Talarico Defends Jasmine Crockett Amid Texas Democratic Tension

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The senate candidate urged supporters to stop criticizing the congresswoman during a Houston town hall. A Texas town hall meeting turned into a moment of political solidarity this week, as Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico […]

How Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers

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by Charlene Crowell Nearly 92 percent of American households rely on a personal vehicle to manage their daily lives. Consumers shopping for a vehicle in May learned that the average cost of a new car […]

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(JFP) For more than a century, Black Greek-letter organizations and civic service groups have shaped leadership in America, producing generations of educators, judges, physicians, business executives, elected officials and civil rights advocates. Yet among the […]

Can’t Get Enough: Conversation Starter “The Polygamist” Becomes Surprise U.S. Streaming Hit

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The Polygamist. Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora in The Polygamist. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026 / Mpumelelo Macu/Netflix A South African drama centered on infidelity, wealth and family secrets has become an unexpected sensation […]