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Florida Among Worst in Restoration of Rights

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By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Since the rules for the restoration of rights of felons is determined by each state, there is a hodge-podge of state laws governing what rights ex-offenders will have once released from prison. […]

President Trump’s Cruel War on Children

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By Marian Wright Edelman (President, Children’s Defense Fund) Our nation’s budget should reflect our nation’s professed values, but President Trump’s 2018 Federal Budget, “A New Foundation for America’s Greatness,” radically does the opposite. This immoral […]

Woman Makes History After Becoming Australia’s First Ever Black Senator

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Woman Makes History After Becoming Australia’s First Ever Black Senator Canberra, Australia — Senator Lucy Gichuhi, a Kenyan-born lawyer, was warmly welcomed by colleagues when she recently became the first-ever person of black African descent […]

Former NAACP President Benjamin Jealous Expected to Announce Run for Maryland Governor

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Ben Jealous, former NAACP president, at the Young Democrats convention in Lanham, Md., on April 1. By Ovetta Wiggins and Fenit Nirappil (Washington Post) Former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous, who served as a surrogate for U.S. […]

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Eta Phi Beta Sorority Adds Four to Sisterhood

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Amid an atmosphere of sisterly love and excitement, Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, welcomed four new members. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a national sorority of business and professional women. Founded […]

Jazz Fest Continues Tradition and Legacy

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[foogallery id=”17487″] The 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival was held throughout the Memorial Day weekend featuring more than 40 performers on three stages, in a vibrant street festival atmosphere. presently in its 36th year, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival […]

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PAL and UNF Partner to Increase Minority Education and Access

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The University of North Florida and the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville have entered a partnership to engage Jacksonville youth and put them on an academic pathway through the JaxPAL Teen Leadership Program with the […]

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Entrepreneur Launches Crazy Coffee Shop

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Ed Bartley is no stranger to being an entrepreneur. Having a successful trucking business for over 11 years he has a niche for exciting new business ventures. In January 2016 he was introduced to Alicia […]

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Let’s Do the National Search for the Next FAMU President

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by Rev. R.B. Holmes Florida A&M University is beginning a very important chapter in its storied life. Undoubtedly the gem of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, stakeholders writing that chapter are anxious to restore the […]

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Celebrity Chef’s Create Miracle on Ashley Street to Benefit Homeless

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Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 23rd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]