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A Journey of Vision, Passion, Purpose, Entertainment and Workshops Enriches the 2016 Odyssey Media Network Retreat

June 3, 2016 admin 0

Odyssey Media CEO Linda Spradley Dunn, known for her moniker: “I’m Dunn talking” was in rare form for the 2016 Odyssey Network Ultimate Business Retreat conference held May 31st – June 3rd at the Ritz-Carlton, […]

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2016

June 2, 2016 admin 0

For 30 years, Jazz Artist, aficionados and local jazz fans come from near and far to take a seat in the front row of The Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Exciting new additions to this year’s festival […]

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Valerie Williams Named Free Press Women’s History Contest

June 2, 2016 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press subscriber Valerie Williams stopped by Free Press offices on Edgewood this week to claim her check for winning the annual March Women’s History Month Contest. Unfortunately, none of the entries answered all […]

Entertainment

Celebrity Sightings Highlight Memorial Holiday weekend

June 2, 2016 admin 0

Comedian Bruce Bruce held court at the Comedy Zone this past weekend churning out jokes and laughter to the sold out audience. The former BET Comic View host bought the house down with jokes about […]

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It Takes a Village: Free Press Shares Communication Careers at Tiger Academy

June 2, 2016 admin 0

Hundreds of students in grades pre-k thru 5th (ages 4-11) participated in Tiger Academy’s annual career day. Inquisitive students had the opportunity to ask hands on questions to professionals representing diverse careers. The presentation groups […]

Local

City Mourns Loss of Longtime Community Trustee Wendell P. Holmes

May 31, 2016 Staff 0

Wendell P. Holmes, Jr., entrepreneur, community leader and servant and educational trailblazer passed last weekend at his home at the age of 94. Dr. Holmes was dedicated to service, leadership and excellence. A recipient of […]

Business

Wells Fargo Sponsorship of Black Lives Matter Panel Draws Scorn

May 30, 2016 Staff 0

by Naomi LeChance Wells Fargo’s sordid practice of steering minorities into exploitative mortgages burst into public view after the housing crash in 2008. But to a black business group the bank has partnered with — […]

Editorials

High-Performing Schools are the Best Gateway to Success

May 30, 2016 Staff 0

Op-Ed By Brian L. Pauling As the school year winds down, one can’t help but think of graduations and where and how students will embark upon the next phase of their lives. Unfortunately, the opportunities […]

Health

Singer Monica Wants Millennials to Know These Blood Pressure Numbers

May 30, 2016 Staff 0

By M. Brooks, blackdoctor.org Monica’s music careers spans more than 20 years, she’s sold over 30 million albums worldwide, with seven albums and a Grammy under her belt. As impressive as those numbers are, the […]

National

Miami Beach Makes Black Tourists Feel Unwelcome During Memorial Day Weekend

May 30, 2016 Staff 0

How can you say this guy is possibly un-American? (Photo by George Martinez/gmartnx.com) By John De Leon, miaminewtimes.com By John De Leon, miaminewtimes.com The 20th anniversary of one of the largest institutionalized displays of racism […]

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