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OP-ED: President Donald J. Trump — My Message to Black America

November 2, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Since I became your President, I’ve fought for all Americans. Unlike the D.C. political establishment, which looked out for only a small group of elites at the expense of working families — […]

Health

Mississippi Health Official Says White People Who Aren’t Wearing Masks Are The Reason For Rising COVID-19 Cases

November 2, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – October 30, 2020 – With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the state, a Mississippi health official is placing the blame on White people defying the social distance rules by […]

Business

12 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need a Website

November 2, 2020 admin 0

By Brett Farmiloe – Founder & CEO of Markitors – Why You Need A Website: In the last few years, there has been an active push for consumers to “shop local” and support small businesses, and […]

Entertainment

Bishop Rance Allen Dies At 71

November 2, 2020 admin 0

By Victor Omondi – Bishop Rance Allen, a minister, and singer, famously known for the gospel hit, Something About the Name Jesus has died at the age of 71. The news of Allen’s death was announced […]

Political

Black Women Appeal to Black Men: ‘Show up for Us and with Us at the Ballot Box’

November 2, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “At a time when the entire world has paused to reflect, and have a long-overdue racial reckoning, when the world is finally […]

Community

Jacksonville Housing Authority to Renovate Centennial Towers Senior Community  

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By John Finotti, Tucker/Hall  – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA)  has closed on financing for the renovation of the Centennial Towers senior living community in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood. Financing is being provided by Raymond James and Bank of […]

Editorials

Black Girl Magic and the 2020 Election

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux – For the sixth year in a row, Essence Magazine and the Black Women’s Roundtable have surveyed Black women about the issues that concern them most.  Melanie Campbell, Convener of the […]

Community

Ex-Jacksonville City Council Members Sentenced to Prison in Fraud Case

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Ashley Harding, Reporter & Joe McLean, Reporter – Katrina Brown sentenced to 33 months, Reggie brown gets 18 months in prison. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The long-delayed sentencing hearing for ex-Jacksonville City Council members Katrina Brown and Reggie […]

Health

Black Americans Are The Most Hesitant to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

October 29, 2020 admin 0

By Karen Weintraub – Black Americans distrust the government so much they’re not participating in large numbers in COVID-19 clinical trials, and many say they won’t get a COVID-19 vaccine – at least not until […]

Editorials

For Black Americans, Trump’s Record is Weaker Than He Pretends

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Apparently seeking to stir greater support for his father-in-law among African Americans, Jared Kushner said Monday that the president’s policies can help “the Black community … break out of the problems that they’re complaining about,” but only […]

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