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GOP Did Not Book Conservative Candace Owens For a Speech This Week at Republican National Convention

August 24, 2020 admin 0

Black Politics –   By Victor Trammell – In the past, the ever-controversial Candace Owens (pictured) has voluntarily made herself a public media spectacle for intents and purposes, which have been labeled in op-eds as questionable […]

National

Trump Announces Emergency Authorization for COVID-19 Plasma Treatment After Attacking FDA

August 24, 2020 admin 0

President Donald Trump officially authorized the emergency use of convalescent plasma to help treat COVID-19 patients in the United States. During a briefing on Sunday, the eve of the Republican National Convention, Trump, 74, claimed the […]

Business

Bentley Arrives in Jacksonville with Luxury Automobiles Starting at $200,000

August 24, 2020 admin 0

by: Karen Brune Mathis Editor – Owner Mario Murgado says he invested $20 million to bring the dealership to town because of the opportunity. No banners, balloons or inflatable air dancers beckon buyers to Jacksonville’s Bentley […]

Entertainment

“Sunday Best” – America’s Most Inspiration Singing Competition Crowns Stephanie Summers Season 10 Winner

August 24, 2020 admin 0

(NEW YORK, NY) – August 24, 2020 – America’s most inspirational singing competition on “Sunday Best,” on BET has announced it’s season 10 winner – Stephanie Summers (Colorado Springs, CO). Summers will receive a recording […]

Community

Senior Birthday Surprises Highlight Golden Years

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Senior Gets Surprise Birthday Visit from Congressman On the eve of his re-election to the U.S. Congress, Rep Al Lawson surprised 94 year old William Turpin, Sr. with a personal birthday greeting.  The 40 year […]

Book Reviews

Kids Hope Allaince Host Hurst/Jamison Book Signing

August 21, 2020 admin 0

In June 2020, Kids Hope Alliance developed the DREAM (Diversity, Race and Equity Advancing the Mission) Work Group to address racial equity issues internally and within the Jacksonville community. As a result, Kids Hope Alliance […]

Community

Historic Mt. Zion Celebrates 154 years of Service to Duval

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Historic Mt Zion kicked off their 154th Church Anniversary celebration on Sunday, July 26, 2020 which led up to the historic anniversary date of August 23, 1866. In Duval County, Mt. Zion is under the […]

Community

Local Artist Paints from the Heart Hoping to Motivate Youngsters from Negative Distractions

August 21, 2020 admin 0

By Cristin Wilson – With his waist length dreadlocks tied back his gaze is fixated on the canvas against his wall. This is his latest piece. It doesn’t have a name, but he’s been working […]

Book Reviews

Reading Divas Don’t Let Covid-19 Stop Their Literary Bond

August 21, 2020 admin 0

The Reading Divas bookclub prepared for a new school year by discussing the book titled, “The Day My World Changed – Helping Children Understand Covid -19.” The book was written by Jacksonville authors Trey and […]

Community

Black Girl Magic Sizzles in Local Elections

August 21, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The 2020 primary election in Jacksonville was a game changer in local politics for African American candidates. While everyone is looking forward to the November election, the recent local election garnered […]

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