• About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • rss feed
Free Press of Jacksonville
  • Home
  • News
    • Community
    • Local
    • National
    • International
    • Education
    • Business
    • prnewswire
  • Entertainment
    • Crosswords
    • Sudoku
  • Politics
  • EDITORIALS
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Advice
    • Book Reviews
    • Religion
    • Urban Traveler
    • Greek Life
    • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Calendar
  • Photos
Breaking news
  • [ February 2, 2026 ] New SNAP Work Requirements Now in Effect Threatening Recipient Eligibility National
  • [ February 1, 2026 ] Black History Month Marks 100 Years Amid Renewed Debates Over Race, History and Education Local
  • [ February 1, 2026 ] COACHING WHILE BLACK: Tuskegee Coach Led Off the Court in Handcuffs Following Game with Morehouse Sports
  • [ January 30, 2026 ] Deltas Raise $163K in Historic Fundraiser Greek Life
  • [ January 30, 2026 ] Bookfest Brings Literacy Lovers to Downtown Jax Book Reviews
Home2016

Year: 2016

National

University of Cincinnati to pay $4.8M and Tuition for Man Slain During Traffic Stop

January 18, 2016 Staff 0

The University of Cincinnati has agreed to pay $4.8 million to the family, including 12 children, of a man shot to death by a campus police officer last summer, both sides announced Monday. The settlement […]

Entertainment

“Chi-raq” Snubbed as Blacks Left Out of Oscar Nominations

January 18, 2016 Staff 0

“Chi-raq,” Spike Lee’s riveting and comic spin on Chicago’s dangerous neighborhoods, was among several Black films that were passed up for Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards, which will be televised live on ABC […]

Local

Veterans Honored for Continued Community Service

January 15, 2016 admin 0

Christ Episcopal Church of Ponte Vedra Beach hosted the National Association for Veterans to honro 10 community veteran advocates in a special recognition ceremony. The 3rd annual 2016 Pillars of Success Awards’ theme was entitled a […]

Community

Kappa Alpha Psi Launch New Year with A Healthy Start

January 15, 2016 admin 0

The Jacksonville Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Alumnae chapter sponsored their 4th annual Healthy Start 5K Run welcoming 350 runners and walkers. The walk not only raised awareness for the importance of living a healthy, fit […]

Local

Kemetic Empire Vows to Take Trusteeship Over the Community

January 15, 2016 admin 0

Each week, Jacksonville is plagued by a variety if negative stories in beleaguering the north area of the city and communities of color. In an effort to combat the violence and dysfunction at a grassroots level, the […]

National

NYPD Sergeant at Scene of Eric Garner Chokehold Death Placed on Modified Duty, Served Departmental Charges

January 11, 2016 Staff 0

Sgt. Kizzy Adonis was served the charges as part of the investigation into Eric Garner’s chokehold death and placed on modified duty on Friday, an NYPD spokesman said. (By Todd Maisel/New York Daily News) By […]

Entertainment

Whoopi Goldberg Resurrects ‘African-American’ vs. ‘American’ Debate

January 11, 2016 Staff 0

By Adam Howard (MSNBC) Actress Whoopi Goldberg continued the apparent tradition of polarizing racial rhetoric on “The View” this Tuesday, proclaiming she is “American” not “African-American,” while criticizing Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign for the presidency. […]

Entertainment

Fox Fights Record Label to Keep ‘Empire’ TV Series Title

January 8, 2016 Staff 0

By Eriq Gardner, billboard.com Empire is the television equivalent of Genghis Khan, but Twentieth Century Fox Television has a little legal problem by way of a record label, Empire Distribution, asserting trademark rights. This record […]

Entertainment

Off The Record: Charlamagne Tha God

January 8, 2016 Staff 0

by Zon’ D’ Amour LA Sentinel Contributing Writer On Being A Husband, Father & Executive Producer Charlamagne Tha God has never been one to be politically correct. As one third of the popular morning show,“The […]

National

Famed Psychiatrist, “Isis Papers” Author Frances Cress Welsing Dead at 80

January 8, 2016 Staff 0

By Stacy M. Brown, Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Washington Informer Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, the famed 80-year-old afro-centrist, has died. Welsing’s death was announced by close friends on social media and […]

Posts navigation

« 1 … 64 65 66 67 »

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE

You asked for it we got it! Join the Free Press family and the Lynn Jones movement of nothing but love and get your t-shirt, hoodie or sweatshirt today. ALL PROCEEDS will go towards scholarships and internships to teach young journalists a positive spin to reporting! Visit the link below!!
CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS TODAY

Donate for Future Journalists Fund





Twitter

Tweets by @JacksonvilleFP

About JFP

JFPress provides local, state and national news.
Recent Posts
  • New SNAP Work Requirements Now in Effect Threatening Recipient Eligibility
  • Black History Month Marks 100 Years Amid Renewed Debates Over Race, History and Education
  • COACHING WHILE BLACK: Tuskegee Coach Led Off the Court in Handcuffs Following Game with Morehouse
  • Deltas Raise $163K in Historic Fundraiser
Menu
  • About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
Comments
    • About Us
    • Media Kit
    • Subscribe
    • Submit Photo
    • Fictitious Name
    • Event Submission
      • Around Town
      • Church News

    Copyright @ 2026 Website Design by No Regret Media