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[ August 6, 2026 ] Fisk University President Defends Proposed Data Center as Part of $900M Campus Vision Uncategorized
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Oscar Winner Questlove Produces ‘The League’

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by Elaine Bowen The Negro League Baseball’s triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century are highlighted in this film that includes the League’s deep ties to Chicago. Sam Pollard The story […]

Magic Johnson Hosts His Annual Star-Studded Couples Trip Through Europe

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Former NBA player Magic Johnson is at it again with his annual celeb couples trip. This year, like many others, the couples traveled throughout Europe. Johnson and his longtime wife Cookie have been sightseeing with Samuel L. […]

Truist Foundation Grants $225,000 to Rethreaded to Expand Program that Supports Human Trafficking Survivors

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Today, Truist Foundation announced a $225,000 grant to Rethreaded, a nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of generational trauma for sex trafficking survivors by providing them with employment, career development and supportive services. Rethreaded will use the grant funds […]

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No Regret Media

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The Fix Your Crown Sisterhood Brunch was curated with a mission to unite and build a genuine community of God-fearing, passionate, sisterly, and kind-hearted women who have a likeminded mission to motivate and uplift one […]

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By Dr. Adora Obi Nweze, President, Florida State Conference NAACP Governor Ron DeSantis is running hard on racism. It is the central message of his presidential campaign filled with a hate speech platform patterned after […]

Why Black Women Should Consider Screening for Breast Cancer Earlier

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Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. Age recommendations for when women should start yearly […]

JAX Microfinance Fund Receives $250,000 Investment from The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida

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Jacksonville, Fla., June 27, 2023 – The Jessie Ball duPont Fund (duPont Fund) announced today that The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (TCF) has committed $250,000 to expand economic opportunity through the JAX Microfinance Fund (JMF), which invests in […]

Neighborhood “Studio” Backdrops as Passion of Local Artist

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By Lynn Jones – While art may lie in the eye of the beholder, so does the creation of it. Along the corridors of Pearl Street resides artist Will Carpenter. Carpenter has been painting for […]

Melanin Market Brings Black Buying Power to the Eastside

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With the support of over 225 vendors at the Melanin Market Juneteenth Celebration, thousands of revelers from around the state and beyond trekked to the eastside of Jacksonville for the 6th annual cultural consumer festival […]