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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

COVID-19 Takes Down Lincoln College

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HBCU Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois announced it will close its doors May 13. “Lincoln College has been serving students from across the globe for more than 157 years,” college President David Gerlach said in […]

Abortion Rights Activists Swarm National Mall, Other Locations

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “Far-right Republicans have hijacked Washington, DC, and we need to elect leaders at the state level who will protect and defend abortion […]

FUNdraising Good Times: Show How The Money Was Spent

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Nonprofits have had to become more comfortable asking for money during the past two years. Reluctant fundraisers have had to face their fears and talk about the strengths of their organizations and their ability to […]

Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow Extended for Another Month

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MOSCOW – The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Griner’s lawyer Alexander Boikov told The Associated Press he believed the relatively short […]

Congressional Black Caucus Members Push Biden Administration on Advertising with Black Media

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “The federal government spends billions of dollars a year in paid advertising. However, the federal government’s process for allocating advertising dollars […]

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Hits! Open auditions for singers and dancers for brand new national touring show! The auditions take place at the Southbank Hotel on Thursday, June 9th at 8:30 AM Eastern. This is in advance of the […]

Alfonso Ribeiro Denounces ‘The Carlton,’ Doesn’t Like Being Asked to Dance as a Black Man

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Some actors have starred as characters that go on to become so iconic in pop culture that fans find it almost impossible to separate the role from the real-life person. From Jaleel White as Steve […]

Mental Wealth: COVID’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community: Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health

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By Paula Penebaker – People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities in health care, such as access to health insurance and […]

Local Mental Health Advocates Honored as Community Stakeholders

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The city of Jacksonville closed out Mental Health Month with Step-by-Step 4 Help Foundation, Inc., ‘Unsung Heroes in Mental Health’ gala at the Shades of Green Inaugural Gala Mental Health Awards of Excellence. Duval County […]

Black Communities Need to Speak More Openly About Their Health

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by AlexWong Over the past year, the fight for voting rights has felt like an epic struggle. Since early 2021, when a Republican-led voter suppression effort in Georgia gave way to copycat legislation all across the […]