by Reggie Fullwood “Freedom is never given; it is won,” said the great organizer and leader A. Phillip Randolph. Black history is a history of fighting for freedoms and recognitions that were once denied.” If […]
By Lee A. Daniels NNPA Columnist Sam Cooke’s early 1960s pop tune, “Don’t Know Much About History,” was a big hit on the charts. Unfortunately, the gospel and soul star’s lyrics also expressed a reality […]
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly started the weekend in Jacksonville with old school songs from their plethora of hits! Frankie Beverly sang his heart out and brought the house down to a sold out crowd at […]
“Hi. I’m Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland and the Democratic Whip in the House of Representatives. We mark Black History Month this year by celebrating the legacy of the thousands […]
KATE BRUMBACK and TAMARA LUSH ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) – Bobbi Kristina Houston wanted to sing, act and dance like her megastar parents, Whitney Houston and R&B artist Bobby Brown. Instead, she has mostly made tabloid […]
“Freedom is never given; it is won,” said the great organizer and leader A. Phillip Randolph. Black history is a history of fighting for freedoms and recognitions that were once denied. If you walk into […]
by Reggie Fullwood “Education is a precondition to survival in America today,” said Marian Wright Edelman. Certainly, that belief is rooted at the foundation of President Obama’s announcement last week that he believes that community […]
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist President Barack Obama knocked it out of the park during the State of the Union address. He was strong, progressive, firm, and relaxed. He was almost cocky as he offered […]
Although a series of civil rights laws were enacted in the 1960s, in the 21st Century many of these victories continue to face legal challenges. On January 21, one such challenge was heard by the […]
An exhibit featuring visual autobiographies created by twenty Jacksonville area African-American artist. Many special events, workshops and gallery talks will be offered during this exhibition. For more visit the Ritz, 829 N. Davis St. or […]
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