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Best selling Duo Hall & Oates Set for Jax Concert

September 7, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Jacksonville Free Press had the opportunity to speak to legendary artist John Oates via phone for an interview to discuss their upcoming concert in Jacksonville, Thursday, September 28th, 7:30 p.m. at Jacksonville Veterans […]

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Jams & Jokes Take Over Labor Day Weekend Events

September 7, 2017 admin 0

The Labor Day weekend was full of Jams and Jokes for the comedy and concert explosion featuring singing group Slave and comedians Chris Thomas, Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones and Roz McCoy. Comedian Terry T. Harris hosted […]

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Yellow House Project to Build Bridges and Make Community Connections.

September 7, 2017 admin 0

Poetry readings, music and barbecues are part of the components Hope McMath wants to use to entice the community to the “Yellow House” to enjoy do-it-yourself art supplies under a big oak tree.  Located in […]

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Annual TJFR Continues Tradition of Old School Entertainment and Family Fun

September 7, 2017 admin 0

By Jordan Mills – The annual Tom Joyner Family Reunion event was a fun filled Labor Day weekend with front row access for families from around the country. The family reunion, dubbed a “party with a […]

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Labor Day Baseball Game Tributes Legendary Union Workers

September 7, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp celebrated Labor Day with 18 local unions being honored at the baseball field for their contributions enabling workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. The unions were […]

Editorials

Public Policy After Hurricane Harvey

September 5, 2017 Staff 0

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux Hurricane Harvey did everything people said it would do, and more.  It either drowned or swallowed everything it touched in Corpus Christi, Houston, Beaumont, the gulf coast of Louisiana, and a […]

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Do You Know the Difference Between “Real” Black Republicans and Sellouts

September 5, 2017 Staff 0

By Raynard Jackson One of my favorite movies of all-time is “Deep Cover,” starring Laurence Fishburne. The movie debuted in 1992. Fishburne plays Russell Stevens Jr., an undercover Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent. During his […]

Education

Former FBI Director James Comey Gets a Chair at Howard University

September 5, 2017 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe James Comey, who was appointed FBI director by President Barack Obama and fired by President Donald Trump, has been named Howard University’s Opening Convocation keynote speaker. Comey also has been named […]

National

AL Restores Voting Rights of Ex-Felons But They May Never Find Out

September 5, 2017 Staff 0

Alabama does not have to notify tens of thousands of former felons that they recently regained the right to vote, a federal judge ruled. The judge also found that the state does not have to […]

Entertainment

Texas Native Jamie Foxx Announces Sept. 12 Telethon for Hurricane Harvey

September 4, 2017 Staff 0

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson According to Entertainment Tonight, Texas native Jamie Foxx announced on Instagram that there will be a telethon on Sept. 12 to raise money for those in need from the devastation of […]

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