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On New Year’s Day the Emancipation Proclamation Association celebrated the 157th year of the historical Lincoln- Douglas debate at Edward Waters College. The Lincoln–Douglas debates also known as The Great Debates of 1858 were a series of seven […]

By Lynn Jones Women from throughout the country trekked to South Florida for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour kick-off in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Thousands of fans entered the sold out BB&T […]

By MATTHEW J. CRESSLER and ADELLE M. BANKS December 30, 2019 (RNS) — On a Sunday morning in May of 1969, as clergy processed into the sanctuary of New York’s august Riverside Church, civil rights […]

Due to a change in sponsorship, the Jacksonville Black History Calendar printed its last edition in 2019 after a 30 year tenure. Founded by Dr. Brenda Simmons and the late Clovia Russell, the calendar was […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stands next to head coach Andy Reid during last season’s AFC championship game. Bieniemy interviewed for four head-coach openings last offseason but did not receive an offer. (Charlie […]

By LYNELL GEORGE JAN. 10, 2020 7:30 AM Many African American families possess a cache of generational travelogues, packed tight and out of sight. These reminiscences, shared sparingly, if at all, do not for a moment romanticize […]

By Dr. Irvin Cohen, Executive Director, Johnson Family YMCA It’s always exciting to change the calendar from December to January. A new year is filled with potential and the chance to start fresh. And after […]

Dr. Nelson B. Turpin was born on May 4, 1955 to William Turpin Sr. and Charlie Mae Turpin (Deceased) in Jacksonville, Florida. He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church […]

By Jesse Kirsch Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. helped a handful of Cook County Jail inmates regain their freedom on Christmas Day. Jackson posted bail for several inmates so they could spend the holidays with their […]