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MacKenzie Scott has Given Over $1 Billion to HBCUS

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has quietly reshaped the financial landscape of historically Black colleges and universities, giving more than $1 billion to HBCUs in just five years and redefining modern philanthropy in the process. […]

Book Reviews

Local Author Debuts “Mirror Mirror” to Guide Women Back to Their Purpose

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Teresa Nicole hosted a book signing during Jacksonville’s Art Walk to debut her new book Mirror Mirror: A Journey Back to the Woman You Forgot to See. Set against the backdrop of the city’s energy, […]

Sports

From Boards to Brands, Angel Reese Changes the WNBA Playbook

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Angel Reese is redefining what it means to be a modern WNBA star, blending elite on-court production with a marketable brand that stretches far beyond basketball — and her latest moves underscore just how much […]

Entertainment

Russell Simmons Files Explosive Manhattan Lawsuit, Says HBO Ignored Sharpton, Jackson Warnings and Pushed a “Tabloid Hit Piece” Worldwide

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy Brown | Russell Simmons is accusing HBO and its partners of ignoring civil rights leaders, burying evidence, and turning his name into a global spectacle, and he’s putting it before a Manhattan court. […]

Book Reviews

Aaliyah and Troy: a feature film script about Love, Poetry, & PTSD by Mike Messier & Aaron Woodson

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

by Aaron Woodson (Author), Mike Messier (Author)  | Book Synopsis: Troy is a good man who suffers from PTSD complications after serving time in the military overseas. He is at his favorite morning coffee house checking the help wanted […]

Sports

Official: Camping World Stadium to Be Jaguars Temporary Home for 2027

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

John Oehser / Jaguars senior Writer – The Jaguars will be home in Orlando – officially and temporarily.NFL owners on Tuesday unanimously approved terms of a temporary, one-year stadium lease between the Jaguars and Florida […]

Business

Florida Trib Wins Six First-Place Awards, Gold Medal in Journalism Contest

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Florida Trib Staff – The Florida Trib won six first-place awards in the Florida Society of News Editors’ 2026 journalism contest, including a prestigious gold medal for public service for “Cold-Blooded,” a series by Nichole […]

Health

Black Americans Face Higher Alzheimer’s Risk — Why Early Signs Are Often Missed

April 1, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Subtle changes in judgment, behavior and daily tasks may appear before memory loss—and recognizing them early can make all the difference for families For many families, the first sign that something may be wrong doesn’t […]

Local

Black HistoryFuture of Florida’s Black History Museum in Limbo

March 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — A proposal sponsored by Tom Leek, a Republican from Ormond Beach, has now passed the Senate in back-to-back legislative sessions. But the House version, filed by Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, […]

Entertainment

TONIGHT: UNCF Jacksonville to host 2026 Mayor’s Masked Ball benefiting Edward Waters University

March 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Through events like this, UNCF is changing the HBCU narrative across the nation by helping underrepresented students to get to and through college —UNCF will host its 5th annual Mayor’s Masked Ball benefiting Edward Waters University […]

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