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St. Simon Baptist Church Women of Purpose Ministry

March 26, 2018 admin 0

The St. Simon Baptist Church Women of Purpose Ministry recently held their monthly fellowship meeting. Rev. Adela George is the Director of the Women’s Ministry. The guest speaker was Evangelist Doyvon Montgomery of the “In […]

Health

Black and Latino Children are Often Overlooked When it Comes to Autism

March 26, 2018 Staff 0

By Casey Rentz, npr.org Sherry Alvarez says she knew there was something different about her son since he was about 9 months old. Back then Sherry says his pediatrician told her there was nothing to […]

Entertainment

Take an Online Filmmaking Class Led by Spike Lee

March 26, 2018 Staff 0

By Shadow and Act Spike Lee will now host a filmmaking course on MasterClass. The class is set to launch in Summer 2018. Lee has been a faculty member at NYU since 1993, and is […]

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Black Cop Involved in Deadly Shooting of an Unarmed Man

March 26, 2018 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe A black Sacramento, California, police officer and his partner shot to death a 22-year-old unarmed African-American man whose killing has sparked protests, more unanswered questions about deadly police shootings, the reliability […]

Entertainment

Byron Allen’s company acquires the Weather Channel for $300 million

March 26, 2018 Staff 0

By Selena Hill, Black Enterprise Bryon Allen, a comedian-turned-business mogul, acquired the Weather Channel for $300 million through his company Entertainment Studios, according to reports. Entertainment Studios purchased the TV network’s parent company, Weather Group, […]

National

Hundreds of Thousands March to End Gun Violence

March 26, 2018 Staff 0

By Adrienne Perkins WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands marched in the nation’s capital and across the world to commemorate those killed by gun violence and to demand more effective gun control legislation. The march, entitled […]

Lifestyle

Broadway Thespian and Jax Symphony Collaborate on Songs from Legendary Women

March 22, 2018 admin 0

By Lynn Jones  – Jax Free Press had the chance to speak with thespian N’Kenge –   she’s a star and that’s the truth!   When she enters the room her  personality and smile enters first. Classical trained at a […]

Local

Non Profit CEO Pays Life Experience Forward by Preparing Young Ladies for the Ultimate Prom Experience

March 22, 2018 admin 0

All I Know Incorporated hosted their 3rd Annual ‘You are Worthy’ Prom Dress event at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology. Thanks to the generous support of the community, hundreds of formal gowns and dresses, shoes, […]

Local

Sickle Cell Doesn’t Stop Dream of Local Youth

March 22, 2018 admin 0

Sickle Cell Disease may have young Turod Vincent down some days, but the 12 year old student is far from out. In honor of his upbeat attitude to win his battle against the disease. Dreams […]

Local

Legacy of Bob Hayes Lives on Through Track Meet and Banquet

March 22, 2018 admin 0

The legend of Olympian and NFL star Bob Hayes was commemorated last weekend with the 54th Annual Bob Hayes  Invitational Track Meet (BHITM) and the 14th Awards Banquet also bearing his name. This year’s keynote […]

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