Special from ResourceScholarsShow.com Duval County School Board Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene has spent close to forty years teaching inside of a stellar career. However, it all ended in an emergency school board meeting to oust her. Dr. Greene has enjoyed major accolades in her...
They could be called a dynamic duo. Two women with similar backgrounds are vying for top elected positions in the May 16 runoff elections here in Duval County. Former Channel 12 news anchor Donna Deegan is running for Mayor and former Channel 4 news...
In 1968, the same year Dr. King was assassinated, a promise was made for a vote of support. The plan was to make Jacksonville a bigger city, among other things. In order to get that vote, promises of improvements were made to people...
The supervisor of Elections Office in Jacksonville current statistics suggest that Black Democrats comprise almost 51 % the voting Democrats in this city. We are approaching a critical and crucial election for the Mayor of Jacksonville in May. The previous primary election in...
Jill Scott, the beloved R&B artist, made a one-night-only stop in Jacksonville, Florida at the Times-Union Center's Moran Theater on March 7, 2023. Fans of all ages were treated to an unforgettable evening filled with soulful music from one of the genre's most beloved artists.
Future & Friends: One Big Party Tour made a stop in Jacksonville, FL at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2023. The night proved to be an unforgettable experience for all of Future's fans in Jacksonville, as they were treated to a...
By Virginia Van Zandt For rural Ugandans, jackfruit trees are abundant — now farmers are discovering that selling their jackfruits could increase their yearly income by 20 percent. Quresh Fidahusein, the CEO of Zahra Food Industries Ltd, saw a golden opportunity for farmers in the...
As 2022 closed, Black Americans saw gains with historic candidates and timely legislation. President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act and later, the Respect for Marriage Act, which protected interracial marriages. A slim majority in Congress prevented other significant bills from reaching the...
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...
Jilly From Philly in Duval 1 Night OnlyFree Access
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
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...
The Fatal Beating Of Tyre Nichols By The Police Has Us Still Saying “I Can’t Breathe”
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
Heinous and horrific are two words that come to mind after watching the video of the police beating of Tyre Nichols. Like you, I viewed this senseless act and wondered, how do you lose your life over a traffic stop? How do you sound the...
Mental Health Issues May Qualify for Medical Marijuana Treatment
Editor’s note: This commentary is provided by the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) of Florida A&M University. Under Florida’s medical marijuana law, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a qualifying condition for treatment as recommended by a qualified medical marijuana physician. But the law...