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Greek Life

Deltas Raise $163K in Historic Fundraiser

January 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. achieved a landmark fundraising milestone at its signature event, The Crimson Collective: A Curated Experience, raising an extraordinary $163,789.26 in support of the chapter’s public service […]

Book Reviews

Bookfest Brings Literacy Lovers to Downtown Jax

January 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Downtown Jacksonville came alive with stories, culture, and community connection as the JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF26) returned for its 3rd Annual celebration last weekend at the historic James Weldon Park. Held Saturday, from 10:00 […]

Editorials

Stop Corporate Consolidation Silencing Local Media Voices

January 30, 2026 Staff 0

By Dr, Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association American democracy is under siege across the board in different industries. Diversity is good for business and diversity is good for American […]

Editorials

What We Can Learn From the People of Minnesota

January 29, 2026 Staff 0

by Dr. John Warren We the people, of San Diego and other cities around these States, have much we can learn from the people of Minnesota. First, they did not allow the cold weather to […]

National

From Rhetoric to Assaults, Black Members of Congress Face Escalating Threats

January 29, 2026 Staff 0

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been the targets of a string of disturbing incidents in recent weeks, ranging from physical assaults to racially charged rhetoric and threats, underscoring growing polarization and violence directed […]

Local

In Era of DEI Rollbacks, A.L. Lewis Fund Invests in Jacksonville’s Most Vulnerable

January 29, 2026 Staff 0

Darnell Smith, Carol Alexander, Brian J. Davis, Wanda Willis, Tim Johnson, Diana Greene, Floyd Willis, Barbara Darby, Joe Louis Barrow, Stacy Ellison, Kelvin Buncum, Pam Buncum, Entrice Rowe, and Glenn Holmes are among the members […]

Local

SOBEWFF is Back Celebrating 25 Years of Miami Beach Cheers

January 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Feb 19, 2026 – Feb 22, 2026 Twenty-five years is an anniversary worth celebrating, and the 25th annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival® presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) promises to be a culinary classic when […]

Entertainment

Sinners, One Battle After Another – Movies With Black Leading Actors Top Oscar Nominations

January 23, 2026 Staff 0

In an awards season that has pushed diversity and representation further into the spotlight, Sinners and One Battle After Another have emerged as the leading films in the 98th Academy Awards nominations, a rare moment […]

Local

Betty Burney to Chair City’s Prestigious Journey Forward Board

January 22, 2026 Staff 0

By Sylvia Perry Local education leader and nonprofit CEO Betty Seabrook Burney will assume the role of chair of the Jacksonville Journey Forward Board, succeeding Attorney W.C. Gentry, who resigned unexpectedly to focus on his […]

Business

AND STILL WE RISE: Spelman Grad Named CEO of Sams Club

January 22, 2026 Staff 0

by Sylvia Perry Just in time for Black History Month, Latriece Watkins, a longtime Walmart executive, has been named president and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club, effective Feb. 1, in a leadership reshuffle announced […]

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