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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

Why Mainstream Meadia Loves NBA Legend Marv Albert and Hates Bill Cosby

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By Raynard Jackson I was recently watching some NBA games on TNT and one of the game’s announcers was famed broadcaster Marv Albert. He is considered by many to be one of the top announcers […]

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Jaguars Town Hall Pairs Players, Police and Mayor on a Mission to Close the Gap

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by Lynn Jones The Jacksonville Jaguars invited members of the Jacksonville community, media representatives and local activist to attend their “Jaguars Town Hall: Identifying Solutions to Social Change”. The Town Hall meeting took place Tuesday […]

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Jacksonville Links Culminate 50th Anniversary

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated culminated their 50th anniversary last Sunday with a gala event at the Jacksonville Public Library. The day began with a donor sabbath service which was a part of […]

LeBron James donates $2.5 million to Muhammad Ali Exhibit at NMAAHC

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Photo by Theo Wargo/NBC By Rachaell Davis, essence.com LeBron James is showing his support for the Smithsonian’s National Museum Of African American History And Culture in a huge way. The Cleveland Cavs star player has […]

Ross, De Niro, Jordan and more receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

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By nbcnewyork.com President Barack Obama is presenting 21 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, actor Tom Hanks, NBA legend Michael Jordan, MLB announcer Vin Scully […]

Dementia Rates Decline Sharply Among Senior Citizens

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By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in recent years, most likely as a result of Americans’ rising educational levels and better heart health, […]

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Roots Returns to Broadcast Television on Bounce

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Bounce TV –– the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African-American audiences – will premiere the classic Roots, the milestone mini-series which chronicled the story of an African slave sold to America and his descendants. Bounce […]

Four Black Women Presidents Have Been Fired from HBCUs in Two Months

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The Alabama State University Board of Trustees voted, last week, to suspend Gwendolyn Boyd as president, according to AL.com. She has been placed on administrative leave following the board’s declaration of “failure to maintain confidence.” […]

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P.R.I.D.E. Bookclub Honors Community Champions and Celebrating 276 Books Read

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The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club recently celebrated its’ 23rd Anniversary at Island Tropics Restaurant. Local author and historian Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. was the featured author who presented his […]

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LAPD Officers Save Rapper Kurtis Blow’s Life After Heart Attack in Woodland Hills

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By Chelsea Edwards, abc7.com A few Los Angeles police officers are being credited with saving a pioneer rapper’s life when he collapsed in front of them in Woodland Hills. Officers Chris Vege, Calvin Hill and […]