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Douglas Anderson Senior Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy

May 8, 2020 Staff 0

U.S. Rep Al Lawson (FL-05) has announced that George “Gary” Hartsfield Jr., a senior at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, received an offer of appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Hartsfield […]

Local

Jax NAACP Says Foul Play Involved in Local Unopposed Judge Election

May 8, 2020 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP has condemned what it calls the “last minute” maneuvers of attorneys Michael Kalil in a coup to win a Florida judge seat. The unopposed candidate is calling claims that he schemed to […]

Urban Traveler

Top Destinations Where Black Travelers Will Feel Most Welcome In 2020

May 7, 2020 admin 0

If you had plans to make 2020 your best travel year yet, don’t get too discouraged by the current restrictions. At some point, we will all be able to travel again, returning you to your […]

National

US Leads In Virus Blood Tests After Lax Oversight

May 7, 2020 admin 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators Monday pulled back a decision that allowed scores of coronavirus blood tests to hit the market without first providing proof that they worked. The Food and Drug Administration said it took […]

Political

‘Killed in Cold Blood’: Biden, Abrams Call For Action in Shooting Death of Ahmaud Arbery

May 7, 2020 admin 0

Nicholas Wu – USA TODAY – Former Vice President Joe Biden and former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called for action and a formal investigation in the aftermath of the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black […]

Editorials

Trump’s Attacks On Obama Are Sign Of His ‘Extraordinary Insecurity’

May 7, 2020 admin 0

By Lee Moran – The former national security adviser said Trump is “clearly threatened” by what Obama stood for. Former national security adviser Susan Rice on Wednesday suggested why President Donald Trump frequently attempts to blame his predecessor, […]

Entertainment

Don Hardin Spearheads the Construction of the National Museum of African American Music

May 7, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – The opening of the National Museum of African American Music is scheduled to take place this Labor Day Weekend in the heart of downtown Nashville.  BLACK ENTERPRISE spoke with Don Hardin, founder […]

Sports

Cynt Marshall Law: COVID Crisis Management from the Dallas Mavericks’ CEO

May 7, 2020 admin 0

by Caroline Clarke –  One of the upsides of crises is that they can offer clarity, although it may take a while to see the forest for the trees. Since the NBA shut down on […]

Religion

COGIC Church Hit Hard By Coronavirus Deaths Among Its Leadership

May 6, 2020 admin 0

Written by Madison J. Gray – Bishops in several states have died of the disease as services are halted. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the nation’s largest African American Pentecostal denomination, has been particularly affected […]

Business

Wells Fargo Waives Collection of Negative Balances, Provides Stimulus Check Tips

May 6, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Payments to eligible recipients will arrive by either direct deposit or a paper check, and Wells Fargo has issued six helpful tips that may help individuals access their funds as soon as […]

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