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Blue States Outpaced Red States in Job Creation Over Past Year

November 28, 2016 Staff 0

Recruiters talk to those looking at employment opportunities at a job fair in Pittsburgh, March 30, 2016. States that voted for Hillary Clinton in last week’s presidential election reported stronger job growth in the previous […]

Local

Matthew W. Gilbert 1958 Champion Team on Track to Name Athletic Field After Coach James E. Thompson

November 28, 2016 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones The 1958 Matthew W. Gilbert State Championship Football team was all smiles as they celebrated the approval to rename the Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School athletic field in honor of Coach James […]

Health

Dementia Rates Decline Sharply Among Senior Citizens

November 25, 2016 Staff 0

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News A new study finds that the prevalence of dementia has fallen sharply in recent years, most likely as a result of Americans’ rising educational levels and better heart health, […]

National

Ross, De Niro, Jordan and more receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 25, 2016 Staff 0

By nbcnewyork.com President Barack Obama is presenting 21 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday. Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, actor Tom Hanks, NBA legend Michael Jordan, MLB announcer Vin Scully […]

Sports

LeBron James donates $2.5 million to Muhammad Ali Exhibit at NMAAHC

November 25, 2016 Staff 0

Photo by Theo Wargo/NBC By Rachaell Davis, essence.com LeBron James is showing his support for the Smithsonian’s National Museum Of African American History And Culture in a huge way. The Cleveland Cavs star player has […]

Local

Jacksonville Links Culminate 50th Anniversary

November 22, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated culminated their 50th anniversary last Sunday with a gala event at the Jacksonville Public Library. The day began with a donor sabbath service which was a part of […]

Local

Jaguars Town Hall Pairs Players, Police and Mayor on a Mission to Close the Gap

November 22, 2016 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones The Jacksonville Jaguars invited members of the Jacksonville community, media representatives and local activist to attend their “Jaguars Town Hall: Identifying Solutions to Social Change”. The Town Hall meeting took place Tuesday […]

Editorials

Despite 2016 Being a Difficult Year, We Must Still Give Thanks

November 22, 2016 Staff 0

The great Muhammad Ali once said, “Service is the rent you pay for room on this earth.” It’s Thanksgiving week and we all have much to be thankful for. Just waking up each morning is […]

Editorials

Trump Won the Election, but White Supremacy Won’t Win Forever

November 22, 2016 Staff 0

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux I began election night with exuberance. I was among the many who forecast a Hillary win. The only disagreement among my circle was how big the Hillary rout would be. I […]

Local

Jack & Jill “Tastes” Success for Future FAMU Pharmacy Scholarship Recipients

November 22, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America was the recipient of $10,000 from the Florida Black Expo Taste of Black Jacksonville (TOBJ) event. The culinary event has been an annual fundraiser for the […]

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