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Funeral and Livestream Details for Rev. Jesse Jackson Have Been Announced

February 24, 2026 Staff 0

The Rainbow PUSH Coalition has announced the details for Reverend Jesse Jackson’s celebration of life services adding formal services in his South Carolina hometown of Greenville, and Washington, D.C., alongside Chicago, after leaders there offered to […]

Sports

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Ends Retirement for Ring Return to Fight Tyson, Pacquiao

February 23, 2026 Staff 0

Although he has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from boxing, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson in April. He reportedly will face […]

Local

First Black Student to Graduate from All-White Public School in 1966 Shares Her Story

February 19, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the struggles and the small victories of […]

Urban Traveler

‘Top Chef’ winner Tristen Epps-Long redefines Afro-Caribbean cuisine at South Beach Wine & Food Festival

February 19, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Elisabeth Campbell, Miami Times Contributor | The Season 22 champion blends Trinidadian roots and global influence for a signature flavor Since childhood, Chef Tristen Epps-Long has practiced balancing his culture with global influence. His passion […]

Education

Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says

February 19, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

WORD IN BLACK — At the same time, the Government Accountability Office found that the administration’s attempt to lay off about half of the department’s Office for Civil Rights — a move that was challenged […]

Health

The Role of PARP Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer Management

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Meridith Strickland | Prostate Health Education Network | What Are PARP Inhibitors? PARP inhibitors (often called PARPi) are cancer medicines you take as pills. PARP is a protein your cells use to fix small breaks […]

Entertainment

Jax Symphony Presents Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The heart of the Motown Era thrives in this powerhouse concert! Experience dynamic vocal talents bring to life the music of artists from Marvin Gaye to Diana Ross, brought to life by dynamic vocalists and […]

Education

Florida Republican Workers Urge Legislators to Stand with Working Families

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Educators and workers from across Florida set the record straight on the needs of working families and urged lawmakers to continue to stand with workers. “Whenever possible, I and the leaders and […]

Local

Donna Weekend Participants Run Pink to the tune of $250K

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 19th DONNA Marathon Weekend concluded last Sunday with more than 9,700 runners participating at events across the First Coast. Athletes from all 50 states and 11 countries laced up for multiple competitive race events. 95 participants logged 15,641 miles over the […]

Community

Travel Influencer Exposes Things to Do on Jax Northside for World Stage

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Award-winning Black travel influencer Eileen Ivette recently visited the city to highlights things to do in Jacksonville to amplify the city’s Black travel destinations.  Northside Pride founder, Dana Maule showed her how to eat, shop […]

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