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EverBank Commits $1 Million to Junior Achievement of North Florida’s Experiential Learning Center, Accelerating Path to Groundbreaking

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Junior Achievement of North Florida (JANFL) today announced a $1 million cumulative investment from EverBank in support of the future JA Experiential Learning Center (ELC) – the largest commitment to the project to date and […]

Entertainment

Floetry Concert Ignites A Celebration of Love, Consciousness, and Sisterhood Through Music

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Eugene Eubanks | The Black Promoters Collective ‘Floetry Presents: Say Yes The Tour,’ featuring Floetry, Raheem DeVaughn, and Teedra Moses was recently front and center at the Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville. Marking their […]

Book Reviews

Success Doesn’t Silence the Struggle: Local Author’s Message Connects Across All Levels

May 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Parent Liaison uses poetry to uncover, understand, and uplift the emotional and academic challenges students face every day JACKSONVILLE, FL — What if the same struggles seen in students—self-doubt, pressure, and identity challenges—don’t disappear with […]

Entertainment

The Most Iconic Celebrity Roasts of All Time

May 12, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Social media is buzzing after Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on Sunday evening, with brutal wisecracks, pointed jokes and zingers from several stars across Hollywood. Hosted by Shane Gillis, the special featured a panel of comedian […]

Lifestyle

Mental Health: What Can You Do To Have A Happier Day?

May 12, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

As Mental Health Month begins, small daily choices—from gratitude journaling to mindful thinking—can reshape your outlook, helping you build resilience, reduce stress, and create more good days. By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and […]

Business

Wanda Willis, VP of Civic Leadership, Honored at ThinkBold Awards

May 11, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Congratulations to Wanda Willis, VP of Civic Leadership, for her recent recognition at the ThinkBold Awards. Wanda was honored with the Civic Engagement & Community Voice Award for her work at The Community Foundation, where […]

Urban Traveler

Tommy Bahama Restaurants & Marlin Bars Celebrates National Cocktail Day on May 13th

May 11, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Sip your way through National Cocktail Day on May 13th with an escape to paradise at Tommy Bahama Restaurants & Marlin Bars, where every sip is crafted to capture the spirit of the islands. Known […]

Education

Black Student Excellence: All 135 Seniors at Southland College Prep Accepted to College, Earn $54M in Scholarships

May 11, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — As graduation approaches, all 135 seniors at Southland College Prep Charter High School are preparing to cross the stage with more than diplomas. They are also leaving with college acceptance letters from across the country and […]

Business

From Local to National: How Strategic Branding Helps Black Businesses Scale

May 11, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With Black business owners running more than 3.5 million businesses (SBA), the opportunity to scale is massive, but growth often depends on whether the brand is strong enough to carry that momentum beyond […]

Editorials

After SCOTUS Voting Rights ruling, Jim Crow is back on the roost — but maybe he never left

May 11, 2026 Staff 0

by Herb Boyd A few political commentators have suggested that the era of Jim Crow, that long, dark historical period when the rights of Black Americans were all but abrogated, has returned with a vengeance. […]

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