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Jacksonville’s First Black Division Chief Charles J. Scriven Dies on Dec. 25th

Over two decades, Charles broke barriers, rising through the ranks to Sergeant and Lieutenant, culminating in his appointment as the Sheriff’s Office’s first Black Division Chief in 1973. In 1975, his career reached new heights when Florida Governor Reubin Askew appointed him as the first African American member of the Florida Parole and Probation Commission. He was reappointed by Governor Bob Graham to a second term on the Commission and also served as Chairman of the Commission. During his tenure on the Commission, Charles brought wisdom and compassion, balancing justice with mercy as he considered the rehabilitation of thousands of men and women.... READ MORE >

Op-Ed: Where is Jacksonville’s Strong Mayor?

In this opinion piece, Dr. Gray says that all of Mayor Deegan`s new leadership appointments in JFRD have no authority to make any decisions. He says they lack the power to impact the policy changes required to affect the historical, unfair racial dilemmas that have plagued this Department for years.   A Senior Commander gave me some valuable and professional... READ MORE >

Op-Ed: SCOTUS Will Ultimately Decide The Fate Of Donald Trump. What Will Their Decision Be?

We make choices every day of our lives. Obviously, the choices we make have consequences. Some are good while others are not so good. When our elected officials make decisions, they make them on behalf of we the people. If we don’t like their decisions, we eventually vote them out of office. Donald Trump was president of the United States... READ MORE >

Heinicke’s return and defense lifts Falcons past Colts 29-10

(Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta – December 17, 2023) – In a pivotal matchup that held playoff implications for both teams, Taylor Heinicke emerged as the catalyst for the Atlanta Falcons, providing the much-needed turnover-free leadership that’s been missing throughout the season. Heinicke’s performance, produced 229-yards and a crucial touchdown to guide the Falcons to a convincing 29-10 triumph over the... READ MORE >

Falcons lose to Kyler Murray’s game-winning drive 25-23

  November 12, 2023 – The Atlanta Falcons will continue to have a stinging feeling the next several days after losing their third game in a row to the Arizona Cardinals. With 1:05 left to play in the game, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was able to scramble through the pocket with a couple of evasive moves, to get away from... READ MORE >

Tigers End Season with a Win and a Record | Hugee Run for 152 Yards in Final Game

November 7, 2023 – Looking to finish the season on a high note and to send their seniors off with a win, the Tigers of Edward Waters University hosted the Dragons of Virginia University – Lynchburg at Nathaniel Glover Community Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on last Saturday. The visitors from Lynchburg wasted little time letting their host know they hadn’t... READ MORE >

Raines Finishes Season 9-1 after Defeating Westside | Vikings Defense Dominates and Scores Twice

November 7, 2023 – The Raines Vikings (9-1/2-0) celebrated Senior Night and hosted Westside High (0-10/0-2) in the final regular season game at the Graveyard, defeating the Wolverines 53-0. On the opening kickoff, the Vikings failed to catch the ball and Westside recovered it, setting up their first drive inside the Vikings 45-yard line. The Raines defense stymied the visitors... READ MORE >

OP-ED: Honoring Our Promise to Our Black Veterans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — These posters sent a message to Black veterans that they need not apply — that these life-changing programs were not meant for them. This message was reinforced by the blatant discrimination perpetrated by Veterans Affairs (VA) offices around the country and the abysmal benefits provided to veterans of color.... READ MORE >

Revolutionary Study Explores Heart PET Scans as Game-Changer for Early Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia Detection

  The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a major study showing how positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart could be used to find people likely to get Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Health officials said the research, the brainchild of specialists from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), marks a significant advancement... READ MORE >

Natnael Belay ’20: Ethiopia’s New Bright Technology Star

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At Eastern, Belay studied Computer Science and Business Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA in both majors! He also assisted with the development of the University’s web page. In addition to his academic achievements, Belay is also a great photographer. ... READ MORE >