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Mixologist Destiny Whitehead becomes Jacksonville Chamber of  Commerce Newest Trustee Member 

May 22, 2023 admin 0

By Ashanta Williamson – Local Jacksonville Mixologist, Destiny Whitehead becomes Jacksonville Chamber of  Commerce Newest Trustee Member Jacksonville, FL – Destiny Whitehead is the successful owner of Mr.Barrtenderr, an elite bartending service company based in […]

Local

Joyce Morgan First African American Elected Duval County Property Appraiser

May 19, 2023 admin 0

WJCT News | By Dan Scanlan – Saying she feels “validated,” City Councilwoman Joyce Morgan was elected Tuesday as Duval County property appraiser, winning a runoff against former state Rep. Jason Fischer by 51% to 49%. The […]

Editorials

DeSantis is Rolling Back Decades of Progress on Black Civil Rights – It’s Time to Fight Back

May 19, 2023 admin 0

By Adora Obi Nweze / Capitol Outlook – PUBLISHED MAY 5, 2023 – Since taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has waged a calculated assault on the rights of Black Floridians. If our community doesn’t fight back […]

Political

Democrat Donna Deegan Wins Election to Become Jacksonville’s First Female Mayor

May 18, 2023 admin 0

Former TV anchor Donna Deegan beat JAX Chamber CEO Daniel Davis in a stunning upset for Jacksonville mayor, becoming the first woman ever and only the second Democrat to win a mayor’s race here in three decades despite Davis […]

National

Purging the Voice and Will of the People

May 18, 2023 admin 0

By  Forward Times Staff – Whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, President Joe Biden needs to be re-elected regardless of whether you like him. During the 2020 presidential election, many people voted for Biden simply […]

Health

Melanoma Misconception — Dark Skin Tones at Risk, Too

May 17, 2023 admin 0

The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about […]

Business

Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Selects Isaiah M. Oliver as Next President

May 16, 2023 admin 0

Following a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (TCF) has selected Isaiah M. Oliver as its’ new president, effective July 31, 2023.  Oliver will succeed TCF President Nina […]

Entertainment

Queens of the Harlem Renaissance Stage Play A Mothers Day Melodic Celebration

May 10, 2023 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Producer, actor, Broadway thespian and Raines High School graduate Reuben Hall is continuing his mission to  expose the cultural arts in a professional theater setting reflecting the Black experience. Hall, Founder […]

Community

JUMP Launched as City’s New Workforce Development Initiative

May 10, 2023 admin 0

Jacksonville City Council President Terrence Freeman, Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), and the City of Jacksonville hosted a press conference to announce the launch of the Jacksonville Upwards Mobility Program (JUMP).  JUMP will allow KHA to […]

Local

Black Brains Matter: Churchgoers Pack Pews to be Educated on Brain Health

May 10, 2023 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Members of Bethel Baptist Church Senior were on the frontline for Alzhemiers disease to be educated on ways to improve brain health and reduce the risk of memory loss.  The diverse […]

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