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Donald Trump Refuses to Disavow Support from David Duke, Ex Head of KKK

February 29, 2016 Staff 0

by Adam Rosenberg (Mashable) Trump got his weekend off to a golden start when he re-tweeted a quote widely attributed to Benito Mussolini, the founder of fascism. Now he’s refusing to cast aside campaign support from […]

Entertainment

Chris Rock Spares No Punches as Oscar Host

February 29, 2016 Staff 0

by James Hibberd (E) It was the most eagerly anticipated moment in recent Oscar history: Host Chris Rock’s opening monologue at the 88th Academy Awards. And the comedian did not hold back Sunday night. Rock used his entire opening to fire round after […]

Political

Florida State Senator Arthenia Joyner Named “Legislator of the Year” by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL)

February 29, 2016 Staff 0

TALLAHASSEE – State Senator Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) was recently named “Legislator of the Year” by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). This prestigious award is given to a deserving legislator who has led […]

Business

Florida Black Media Owners Strategize and Educate at the Capitol

February 29, 2016 Staff 0

Tallahassee, Fl—Members of the Florida Association of Black Owned Media spoke with members of Florida’s power elite during its two day visit to the state Capitol. Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner […]

Entertainment

The Oscar Awards’ first black winner, Hattie McDaniel, wasn’t allowed to sit with her co-stars

February 26, 2016 Staff 0

One of the most talked about stories surrounding this year’s Academy Awards is the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, prompted by a lack of diversity in the award show’s nominations. Racial issues have plagued the film industry for […]

Local

Best Selling Author Terry McMillan Highlighted at UNF’s BHM Program

February 26, 2016 Staff 0

Best-selling author Terry McMillan of “Waiting to Exhale” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” was the guest speaker at the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon in the Adam W. Herbert University […]

National

National Black Convention to Link Past with Present

February 26, 2016 Staff 0

By David Denson and Erick Johnson, Gary Crusader In March of 1972, over nine hundred political activists descended on Gary for an event that would help shape the future of Black politics for decades to […]

Greek Life

Sigma Gamma Rho At the White House – Leaders Attend President Obama’s Black History Reception

February 25, 2016 admin 0

Hundreds gathered in the East Room of the White House for the Black History Month Reception hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was one of the […]

Local

David Manor Celebrates 80th Birthday in Grand Style

February 25, 2016 admin 0

David Manor, one of East Jacksonville’s most well known and beloved seniors, was honored by his daughter, Davida Manor Ward, M.D., at a celebration of his 80th birthday last Saturday at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel.   […]

Sports

Ribault Girls Win Third 5A Title

February 25, 2016 admin 0

No. 11 from the rafters at Ribault. The Lady Trojans claimed the class 5A Championship after beating Bishop Moore-60-37 last weekend. head Coach Pennick was very emotional after the win and spoke of how much […]

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