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Donald Trump: African American Youth Have Lost Their Spirit

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On the same day that a New Hampshire poll put Donald Trump second in the race to be the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2016, the New York mogul said that African-American youths had […]

Jax Student Named Ambassador for Steve Harvey’s Disney Dreamer’s Academy

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After already distinguishing themselves among thousands to be selected for the exclusive Disney Dreamers Academy, five program alumni have further differentiated themselves by being chosen to serve as program ambassadors, also known as Champions, […]

Reflections: Mayor Alvin Brown Speaks on the Past Four Years

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Mayor Alvin Brown recently spoke exclusively with the Free Press’s Lynn Jones answering questions on the past four years and advancements made during his administration. Visit www.jacksonvillefreepress.com under Politics to read what Jacksonville’s first African-American Mayor […]

SC Senate Votes to Take Down Flag; House OK Still Needed

August 6, 2026 admin 0

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate has voted to remove the Confederate flag from a pole on the Statehouse grounds, though the proposal still needs approval from the state House and the governor. The bill requires […]

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Voting Rights Act

August 6, 2026 admin 0

By Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Legislation that would retool and restore the Voting Rights Act was introduced in Congress on June 24. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), […]

Working Your Way Through Retirement

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If your Golden Years Leave You Bored or Broke, Consider Part-Time Job Many people who waited eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely retirement find that the reality doesn’t match […]

Jacksonville Swears in New Mayor and Sheriff in Emotional Ceremony

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With a general theme of “One City, One Jacksonville” emphasizing optimism and unity, a joint inauguration ceremony was held for Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams this week. More than 1,200 Jacksonville residents gathered […]

Stanton All Class Reunion Kicks Off With Million Dollar Goal

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By R. Silver The 9th Annual Stanton All Class Gala was held last weekend at the Lexington Hotel (former Wyndham). The annual confab included a Friday Night the meet and greet, recognition of those who […]

EWC Honors Outstanding Alumni at National Confab

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by M.Latimer Edward Waters College alumni from around the country met in Orlando, Florida this weekend for the 2015 EWC National Alumni Convention. The convention theme, titled “Moving our Association from Good to Great,” set […]

Local Non-Profit wants to Suit Jacksonville For Success

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Suited For Success, the local nonprofit organization providing business suits and career attire and job readiness training for men in the Jacksonville community seeking employment is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse, one of North America’s largest […]