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Inside 820 S. Michigan: New Book Captures the Lost World of Ebony and Jet

October 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

CHICAGO DEFENDER — A new photography book offers a rare look inside the former Johnson Publishing Company headquarters at 820 S. Michigan Ave., the longtime home of Ebony and Jet magazines. Titled 820 Ebony/Jet: Visions […]

Health

Cash for Moms: As Medicaid Cuts Loom, Cities Test a New Approach to Black Maternal Health

October 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — WORD IN BLACK — A maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately impact the Black community, with Black mothers experiencing significantly higher mortality rates during childbirth and their infants facing increased risks of […]

Political

Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home Just 22 Days Before Election

October 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WASHINGTON INFORMER — Federal agents searched the D.C.-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday, 22 days before Election Day. This extraordinary step involved executing a criminal search warrant against a sitting member of […]

Lifestyle

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens to Showcase Celebrating the Museum’s 65th Anniversary

October 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Cummer Museum at 65: Recent Acquisitions 2021 – Today exhibition reflects the growth of the Museum’s permanent collection JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – From October 2, 2026 through April 18, 2027, the Cummer Museum of Art […]

Local

Black in Jax Anime Makes History at WasabiCon, Celebrating Representation and Community

October 15, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Black in Jax Anime made history at WasabiCon Jacksonville, becoming the first Black community group to host events at the popular convention, which attracted more than 10,500 attendees. Founded by Larry “Rinne” […]

Entertainment

Black Public Media Brings the Story of ‘The Morgue Twins,’ to YouTube

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Rebecca Blandón’s intimate portrait of twin mortuary technicians, who served New York City’s dead for over two decades, premieres on BPM’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts, October 19   NEW YORK | The Morgue Twins premieres on Black Public Media’s […]

Greek Life

Delta’s Present Sax in the City

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

 An evening of contemporary jazz, fellowship and philanthropy took center stage Oct. 4 as the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted “Sax in the City,” an Arts and Letters benefit supporting […]

Religion

Good Soil Forum Returns to Award $500,000 to Entrepreneurs and Founders Ready for Growth

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The fourth annual live pitch competition, presented by Wells Fargo, will equip entrepreneurs with mentorship, access to capital, and infrastructure needed to build lasting businesses  IRVING, TX— The Good Soil Movement, founded by T.D. Jakes […]

Community

Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Domestic violence claimed 21 lives in Duval County in 2025, with at least one fatal case reported in every Jacksonville police district, according to the county’s latest Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report. As October marks […]

Community

Top Teens Help Seniors Get Educated on Smartphones

October 14, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

From snapping and sharing photos to navigating Facebook, a group of Jacksonville seniors recently got a hands-on lesson in making their smartphones work smarter for them. The Duval County Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction […]

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