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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 […]

Community

Don’t Miss a Beat Readies Students for the Classroom

August 21, 2020 admin 0

The Don’t Miss A Beat (DMAB) nonprofit recently their 10th Backpack Giveaway at their facility inside the former J.S. Johnson Community Center located on Beaver Street. Community partners and friends assisted with distributing the backpacks […]

Local

Wayman Chapel’s No Line Covid-19 Testing Reveals Rapid Results

August 21, 2020 admin 0

Wayman Ministries held another weekend of free rapid  Covid-19 testing at their Westside campus. Attendees had to pre-register for the testing conducted by Mayo Clinic and Agape Community Health Center. Within the two week span […]

Education

Building a Better Future

August 21, 2020 admin 0

By Frank Knapp Jr. – The stock market is at an all-time high and the Trump Administration is calling it a sign of a strong economic rebound. Wall Street investors are doing well but only 20% […]

Sports

Ray Leonard Jr. Carves Own Path to Success in Sports and Motivational Speaking

August 20, 2020 admin 0

By Terry Shropshire | August 20, 2020  – Folks may initially observe Ray Leonard Jr.’s success, personable nature and easygoing eloquence and falsely assume he’s always had it all. After all, he was raised in wealth […]

Religion

“Always Rejoice”! Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Helps Families Find Joy, Even During A Pandemic

August 20, 2020 admin 0

With families losing jobs and income, struggling to pay bills, fighting for delayed unemployment benefits and dealing with “COVID Fatigue,” how can families, not only cope, but find joy in life? The “Always Rejoice”! Convention […]

National

Elizabeth Warren Celebrates Black Lives Matter Movement in Subtle Way at the DNC

August 20, 2020 admin 0

By Rebecca Shabad – The letters “BLM” were seen sitting in cubbies over Warren’s shoulder as she delivered her speech Wednesday night. WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., subtly celebrated the Black Lives Matter movement with […]

Editorials

White America, If You Want to Know Who’s Responsible for Racism, Look in the Mirror

August 20, 2020 admin 0

By DAHLEEN GLANTON – White people don’t like watching hardcore racism. Even some law-and-order conservatives are uncomfortable seeing a white cop hold his knee on a black man’s neck and squeeze the life out of him. […]

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