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Trayvon Martin’s Parents, Five Years After His Shooting, Weigh Political Bids

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton on the Forzano Park football field where their slain son Trayvon Martin played. (Photo: Jack Gruber, USA TODAY) By Susan Page, USA TODAY Trayvon Martin’s parents aren’t convinced much progress […]

National

157th Death Row Prisoner Exonerated

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe Isaiah McCoy, a death row inmate, became the 157th person in the United States and the first one this year to be exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Isaiah McCoy […]

Political

Bernice King Posts 10 Tips on Dealing with the Donald Trump ‘Regime’

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

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Sports

Steph Curry Takes a Stand After Under Armour CEO Makes Pro-Trump Statements

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry, who recently extended his contract with Under Armour through 2024, disagrees with CEO’s Donald Trump comment. (Noah Salzman/Wikimedia Commons) By Kiersten Willis, atlantablackstar.com Golden State Warriors player Stephen […]

Health

Did You Know High Cholesterol Can Be Genetic?

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Sonja Vojcic, health news, a news service from Advocate Health Care Did you know that one in 250 people have high LDL cholesterol caused by a specific genetic condition? This puts them at risk of a […]

Business

What to Know Before Using Free Tax-return Services

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Laura Saunders, wsj.com Credit Karma has attracted 60 million users over the past decade by offering free credit information. Now the financial technology upstart is hoping to attract millions more via free tax-return preparation. […]

Entertainment

Chance The Rapper Makes Grammy History, Earns ‘Best New Artist’ Award

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Lauren Porter Madison Vain, essence.com Add history maker to Chance the Rapper’s long list of titles! The artist, father and activist is now a two-time Grammy winner, becoming the first streaming only artist in […]

Entertainment

Legendary Jazz Singer, Al Jarreau, Dead at 76

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Carter Higgins, blackdoctor.org Talented singer Alwin Lopez “Al” Jarreau is internationally known for his ability to sing many styles, from scat singing to his talent of taking on the character of guitar and percussion, […]

Education

The Jacksonville Alphas Award Scholarships and Recognition to High School Orators

February 9, 2017 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. rewarded nine students at its MLK Oratorical Competition, Saturday, February 4, 2017. Celebrating it’s 9th anniversary, Upsilon Lambda, the Jacksonville alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]

Entertainment

Jax Native Headlines Shows at Superbowl LI

February 9, 2017 admin 0

By Nicole Merritt-Lester – As Houston prepared to host the fifty-first Super Bowl Games, the Houston Super Bowl Committee is charged with the exciting task of searching for and selecting the area’s greatest talent to perform […]

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