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Editorials

African American Task Force Continues to Ensure Florida’s Black History Seen as Florida History

April 16, 2019 Staff 0

By Tony Hill I am happy to report that the Florida African American History Task Force remains active in its mission of raising awareness about our state’s rich black history. We continue to meet and […]

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Editorials

The Woods Effect: One Moment in Time

April 16, 2019 Staff 0

by Raynard Jackson Last Sunday, on my flight back to Washington, DC, I, like millions of people all over the world, was captivated and mesmerized by the play of Tiger Woods during the final round […]

Entertainment

New Film Highlights History of U.S. Residential Segregation

April 15, 2019 Staff 0

Residential segregation, the government’s plan against blacks “Segregated by Design,” a short film based on The Color of Law by EPI distinguished fellow Richard Rothstein, examines the forgotten history of how federal, state, and local […]

Sports

Black Men Rule: Tiger wins the Masters, and Hamilton wins the Chinese Grand Prix on the same day

April 15, 2019 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe BlackmansStreet.Today Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters on Sunday and a few hours earlier because of the difference in time zones, Lewis Hamilton, the world’s top Formula 1 Driver, won the […]

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Bold City Links Put the Fun in Funds at Old/New School Gala

April 11, 2019 admin 0

The Bold City (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held their annual Old/New School affair dubbed a “party with a purpose. Hundreds converged on the Hyatt Riverfront dressed in their favorite back in the day […]

Entertainment

D.C Curry Still Funny as Ever

April 11, 2019 admin 0

Last week, The Comedy Zone was filled to capacity as fans of comedian and actor Don DC Curry filled the club.  The veteran comedian is not new to Jacksonville and has continued to entertain with […]

Health

Hemp Symposium Enlightens to Benefits and Business Opportunities

April 11, 2019 admin 0

While the movement to legalize marijuana has been successful in several states, the effort has stalled in Florida’s Republican-led legislature. According to the Business Journal “Those looking for recreational marijuana to be legalized in Florida during the […]

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St. Paul AME Raises $16K for HBCU Scholarship

April 11, 2019 admin 0

For African Americans, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have not only educated thousands, but have been at the very foundation of the growth and development of former slaves. There is a direct link between […]

Local

The Late Rev. Tom Diamond Honored with Street Marker

April 11, 2019 admin 0

By Ken Stokes In honor of his dedication and extraordinary accomplishments, the late Bishop Tom E. Diamond, former pastor of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church received an honorary street designation on Friday of last week. The […]

Editorials

Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation

April 9, 2019 Staff 0

by Russell Simmons We live in an age where polarization is the norm and demonizing anyone who thinks differently is the practice. Yet we still see the black collective as loving with open arms and […]

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