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VOTE NOW: Nearly 4 Million Floridians Have Voted So Far

October 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Early voters plus mail-in voters equal nearly 3.9 million ballots cast so far, according to Thursday afternoon state data. Of that, 2.2 million Floridians have voted early and 1.68 million returned vote-by-mail ballots. About 750,000 […]

Editorials

Show Up. Stand Up. Vote.

October 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

A MESSAGE FROM  THE PUBLISHER | By Bobby R. Henry Sr. | I am tired of watching our concerns become campaign talking points and disappear after the ballots are counted. I am tired of hearing […]

Political

The DEI Watchlist Is the Latest Weapon in America’s War on Black Progress

October 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

America’s war on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is coming for people’s paychecks. The DEI Watchlist, which publicly identifies federal employees accused of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, is not only fueling political outrage. But […]

National

Eric Holder Urges Black Voters to Fight Gerrymandering: ‘My Vote Doesn’t Count’ is ‘Nonsense’

October 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The former U.S. attorney general says Republican-led redistricting is weakening Black political power and urges voters to push back at the ballot box in the midterms. By Gerren Keith Gaynor U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder wants Black […]

Urban Traveler

Bricks, Treats & Thrills: LEGOLAND Florida Goes Big for Halloween

October 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Tanyika Armstrong | Urban Traveler Jr. | For the first time, Brick-or-Treat has expanded to Peppa Pig Theme Park with Peppa’s Halloween Party, giving little ones ages 2 to 5 a Halloween celebration of […]

Health

My Son Died of Sickle Cell Disease. The World Still Doesn’t Understand It

October 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hannibal Collins lived with sickle cell anemia for 37 years. It was only after his death that I discovered how little the world knows about the disease. By Bobbi Booker | It wasn’t something he […]

Community

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Applications Now Open for the Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship

October 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Recent fellows explored Belize, Hawaii, and Chile, bringing fresh perspectives to  Duval County classrooms. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — October 29, 2026 — The Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) is accepting applications for the Cindy Edelman Excellence in […]

Health

8 Strategies for Managing Social Anxiety at Holiday Gatherings Without Alcohol

October 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The holiday season is often filled with parties, family gatherings, office celebrations, and social events. While these occasions can be enjoyable, they may also trigger social anxiety (particularly for people who feel uncomfortable in large […]

Community

Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Launch New Chapter as Dreamers Academy Turns 20

October 29, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Laura Nwogu | General Assignment Reporter | Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta launched a pilot Dreamers Academy cohort, bringing 50 middle school students into a multiyear program as the academy […]

Entertainment

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival Has Star-Studded Opening with Screenings, Presentations & More

October 28, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 29th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival opened on Saturday, October 24th with special screenings, award presentations and appearances by some of the industry’s most celebrated talent. Helen Mirren, recipient of the Legend of Entertainment […]

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