By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The oldest historically Black collegiate fraternity in the United States, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, has announced that it will move its planned 2025 convention from Florida to an alternate location. The decision comes as a...
The ruling came in early Monday from Georgia’s Supreme Court rejecting a request from Donald Trump to prevent prosecution for trying to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election tally. The former president is at present dealing with trials over hush money allegations in...
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s decision to step down as president and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition this month has led many to reflect on the civil rights leader’s astonishing career. But a significant part of Jackson’s fight for justice was his ability as a deft...
The country is looking at a court ruling that seems to have given a victory to those looking for an answer to the mass shootings that have take place over the years. The toughest gun law yet has been upheld so far. U.S. District...
Checks and vouchers in the amount of $25,000 have been sent this week to eligible residents, a move that backs up the city’s 2019 promise to pay as much as $10 million over the next decade in reparations. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire...
By Dr. Juan P. Gray May 27, 2023 Mayor Elect Deegan set the stage for the final election during the first and only debate with Daniel Davis, when she spoke “Truth to Power” pointing out that Jacksonville has become a city of “Toxic Politics”....
Special By Dr. Juan P. Gray APRIL 29, 2023 The historic challenge facing our City, Duval Democratic Party and all other citizens interested in change is to get out and Vote in the approaching Election for Mayor and other Officials. Early Voting is...
Benjamin McVickers Frazier, Jr. 1950-2023 [Jacksonville, FL] – It is with love and heartfelt sorrow that the family of Benjamin McVickers Frazier, Jr. shares the news of his passing just one day after his 73rd . He was surrounded by family and close...
Historically Black Collegiate Fraternity Relocates Convention Due to Florida’s “Harmful, Racist, and Insensitive” Policies
August 13, 2023
What African Americans Want Most from Congress in 2023
February 12, 2023
As 2022 closed, Black Americans saw gains with historic candidates...
Study Finds Six-Figure Earners Also Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck
February 11, 2023
In 2022, the economy proved as volatile as ever,...
Family of Double Amputee Killed by Police Pursuing Lawsuit
February 11, 2023
The family of a double amputee shot and killed by...
Seven Additional Police Officers Facing Discipline After Tyre Nichols Beating Death
February 11, 2023
Seven more Memphis police officers are facing discipline in the...
Following More Mass Shootings Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
January 28, 2023
Two proposals aimed at curbing the spread of assault rifles...
Digital Innovation and Engagement and a Tribute to Dr. Benjamin Chavis Expected to Highlight NNPA Conference in Puerto Rico
January 28, 2023
Starting on February 1, 2023, the San Juan Marriott Beach...
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Story and Photos by: D'Avril Grant | March 31, 2023
Future & Friends: One Big Party Tour Takes Jacksonville by StormFree Access
Story and Photos by: D'Avril Grant | March 31, 2023
A Vote Against the Culture of Corruption in JacksonvilleFree Access
By Dr. Juan P. Gray May 27, 2023 Mayor Elect Deegan set the stage for the final election during the first and only debate with Daniel Davis, when she spoke “Truth to Power” pointing out that Jacksonville has become a city of “Toxic Politics”....
Vote and Change the Culture of Corruption and Toxic Politics in DuvalFree Access
Special By Dr. Juan P. Gray APRIL 29, 2023 The historic challenge facing our City, Duval Democratic Party and all other citizens interested in change is to get out and Vote in the approaching Election for Mayor and other Officials. Early Voting is...
The Gantt Report – Trouble In Mind
By Lucius Gantt
Almost every city I’ve worked in has been a college town. College students would always call me and inquire about doing internships. I would tell the aspiring journalists, “OK, what can you do?”, and most of the upper-level students would tell me, “I’m in school....
What’s On Miles’ Mind? “WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MILES JAYE”
By Miles Jaye
What you don’t know about Miles Jaye is why he continues to promote concert events in Jacksonville at his own expense. Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th will be his sixth such event. Two at the Times Union, one at the Ritz, one at the former...
Must Illness Knock On Our Door Before We Know COVID-19 Is Real?
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
I can remember my dad saying to me that discretion is the greater part of valor. That line was made famous by Falstaff in King Henry the Fourth, Part one by William Shakespeare. Simply put, it is better to avoid a dangerous situation than to...
What’s On Miles’ Mind? — “GOD IS LOVE”
By Miles Jaye
You can buy all the chocolate and red roses you want, but “whoever does not love, does not know God, says the book of John, chapter 4, verse 8. Because it goes on to say, “GOD IS LOVE.”. Now, to be clear, the Apostle John...