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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
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Annie Ruth Foundation Students Engage with the Legendary Melba Moore

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While in Jacksonville, the legendary Melba Moore hosted a Youth Monologue Workshop exclusively for students who are involved with the AnnieRuth Foundation. The workshop took place Friday, February 24, at the Highlands Branch Library. […]

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Navy’s First African-American, Female Boatswain’s Mate Chief Warrant Officer Shares Her Story

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NORFOLK, Va. – There is always a first. In the Navy so many firsts are spoken about that they become test questions. Well here’s one more first, the Navy’s first African-American, female Boatswains Mate (BM) […]

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Emmett Till Still Center of Tragedy

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Foodies Enjoy South Beach for Annual Culinary Festival

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[foogallery id=”15781″] The 16th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach had south beach on fire with a bevy of signature cocktails, entertainment, seminars and tastings. Officially dubbed the Food Network & Cooking […]

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US Army Lifts Ban On Dreadlocks

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Grooming regulations in the different branches of the military have been at odds with natural hair for many years. Yet a recent report from The New York Times shows that a number of Black women […]

No Love, No Charity: The Success of the 19th Child

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No Love, No Charity: the Success of the 19th Child is the debut book by Paul Lamar Hunter. Paul discusses his life, his upbringing, his parents and his life as the 19th child. The book brings […]

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La’Shanda Holmes Shows Blacks Still Defying Odds, Breaking Barriers

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Growing up poor and abandoned Fayetteville, North Carolina, La’Shanda Holmes had no idea where her life would take her, certainly not to a career as a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard and a […]

Wayman Temple Celebrates 135th Church Anniversary.

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[foogallery id=”15959″] Wayman Temple AME Church celebrated their 135th Anniversary of its South Campus, (formerly known as Wayman Chapel), at 8855 Sanchez Road in Jacksonville. The celebration included words of praise from family, guests and […]

Annual Event Honors Legacy of Local Black Coaches and Gaming Officials

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[foogallery id=”15627″] The African American Coaches and Games Officials Association was established to ensure the perseverance of Black Athletes and cultural achievement of Blacks in Duval County. The idea for this association was the idea […]

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My Personal Letter to President Barack Obama

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Dear President Obama, First, let me thank you for being so awesome. You have been an inspiration to so many people around the world, especially African Americans. Thank you for your passion, intelligence, commitment, aptitude […]