Editorials
The Gantt Report
By Lucius Gantt – I’ve been writing editorials, and opinion columns for most of my life. I’m not ashamed of my maturity but my first column appeared in the Georgia State University “Signal”, the campus […]
Year: 2023
National
Minnesota Descendants of Enslaved Africans to Receive $50 Million as Part of Wealth-building Initiative
by Niara Savage (Minneapolis Spokesman) The promise of 40 acres and a mule An ambitious wealth-building initiative will provide 800 Black residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota with $50,000 grants over the next eight […]
Lifestyle
Do Overweight Passengers Deserve a Bigger Seat on a Plane?
On a recent flight from Phoenix to London, Gerri Hether found herself seated next to an overweight passenger — so overweight that he couldn’t fit into his seat. “His fat rolls flowed over the armrest […]
Entertainment
Magic Johnson Hosts His Annual Star-Studded Couples Trip Through Europe
Former NBA player Magic Johnson is at it again with his annual celeb couples trip. This year, like many others, the couples traveled throughout Europe. Johnson and his longtime wife Cookie have been sightseeing with Samuel L. […]
Editorials
Message to America: You can’t hold Black folks down!
by Vernon Williams This may sound clichéd, but it is factual, absolute truth. No matter what the enemy tries, no matter what is said to denigrate or dismiss, no matter if suffering is inflicted or […]
National
Reverend Jackson Stepping Down as President of Rainbow PUSH
Photo caption: REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. (seated at microphone) is pictured with Bishop Tavis Grant on Saturday, July 8, 2023 as he announces he will be stepping down as president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition […]
Religion
Northside Church of Christ 50th Ministerial Anniversary Celebrating Pastor Charlie E. and Ida McClendon
The congregants of Northside Church of Christ’s (NSCOC) will celebrate Senior Minister/Elder Charlie and his wife Ida McClendon’s 50th Ministerial Anniversary, September 20th – 24th. The McClendons have lived an exemplary life of service and […]
Community
GEARUP Students of Jacksonville Participate in Digital Entrepreneurial Training
This summer’s experiences will be remembered by over 100 youth and teens from across Jacksonville that are participating in the GEARUP Summer STEAM + M Business and Technology Camp provided to prepare youth and teens […]
Religion
Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Installs New Pastor
Emanuel Missionary Baptist church, 2407 Rev S.L. Badger, Jr. Circle will install Rev. Darriel D. Brown, Jr. as the pastor of the 131 year old institution. A native of Bartow, Florida, Rev. brown is a […]
Local
Volunteers Take to the Pedals to Combat Violence
Quench The Violence nonprofit has been serving the Jacksonville community for over 20 years under the leadership of Disciples of Christ Pastor Robert LeCount. The annual bike ride was kicked off by Sheriff TK Waters […]