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 response to what the fraternity describes as “harmful, racist, and insensitive” policies implemented by Gov. […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request to Bar Prosecution
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 New York state and claims he mishandled classified documents in Florida. On Monday, the highest […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Extraordinary Career in Negotiating for the Release of American Hostages Abroad
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 negotiator. That was no more evident than when Jackson distinguished himself as a diplomat. Beyond […]
Federal Ruling: Oregon’s Gun Law Is Constitutional
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 Judge Karin Immergut ruled that banning large capacity magazines and requiring a permit to purchase […]
Illinois City Begins Paying Reparations to Black Americans
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 Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Reparations have finally arrived for some Black Americans. The city […]
A Vote Against the Culture of Corruption in Jacksonville
FREEBy 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”. She also said during the debate “The biggest issue we have in this city […]
Vote and Change the Culture of Corruption and Toxic Politics in Duval
FREESpecial 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 May 1-14, 2023 and Election Day is May 16, 2023. Jacksonville witnessed a sad […]
Long-Time Journalist, Civil Rights Legend, and Community Leader Ben Frazier Has Passed Away
FREEBenjamin 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 friends as he courageously ended his nine-month battle with cancer at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Duval’s Superintendent Forced Out
Last Day June 2ndSpecial 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 long career to include Florida’s 2021 superintendent of the year. But Florida is in the […]
The Dynamic Duo
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 anchor and current District 1 Councilmember, Joyce Morgan is running for Duval County Property Appraiser. […]
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