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Lawson Brings an End to Brown’s Lengthy Career

September 20, 2016 Staff 0

By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida Devoted supporters are still shaken by the recent defeat of Congresswoman Corrine Brown who lost her bid for re-election during the recent primaries, bringing a 24-year congressional […]

Entertainment

New Miniseries Biopic Has New Edition Fans Excited

September 20, 2016 Staff 0

Don’t tell New Edition fans to “Cool It Now” — they have every reason to be excited to see the new BET biopic about the ’80s male vocal group. The three part miniseries will chronicle […]

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Bobbi Kristina: Judge Finds Against Partner Nick Gordon

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge ruled Friday against Bobbi Kristina Brown’s partner, Nick Gordon, in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her estate, though the decision doesn’t answer any of the questions surrounding her mysterious […]

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Black Voters Mostly Skeptical of Trump’s Late Birther Turnaround

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black voters reacted skeptically Friday to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s admission that he now believes the nation’s first black president was indeed born in the United States. Many said the fact […]

Sports

Simone Biles to Pen a Book

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

After dominating at the Rio Olympics and solidifying her place in gymnastics history at just 19 years old, it seems like the only thing Simone Biles has left to do is tell her story. That’s […]

Education

Racial Turmoil on College Campuses Cited For HBCU Enrollment Boom

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

Student protests at the University of Missouri last year captured the national spotlight and uncovered deep-seated racial tension on campus. But Mizzou was not alone. Several other campuses were also on edge—from the University of […]

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CSU Defends ‘Segregated’ Housing Offer After Conservative Backlash

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

California State University Los Angeles is defending a new special interest housing community for fall 2016 after the conservative press deemed it “segregated housing.” The school ― like several others across the country ― offers […]

Sports

National Anthem Protests Spread in NFL Games

September 19, 2016 Staff 0

by Jonathan Allen The opening games of the new National Football League season were marked by peaceful demonstrations during the U.S. national anthem on Sunday by players trying to draw attention to racial disparities in […]

Local

Gullah Geechee Festival Preparing to Enlighten City with Low Country’s Best

September 9, 2016 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Gullah Geechee Nation Community Development Corporation is busy planning it’s 6th Annual Gullah Fest. This years event is scheduled in the heart of the community on Saturday, October 15th, at Charles Boobie Clarke […]

Entertainment

Actor Ben Vereen Accused of Bigamy, Reportedly Spent 36 Years Married to Two Women

September 9, 2016 Staff 0

Ben Vereen has allegedly been married to two women for 36 years, and a judge is now urging him to settle his dispute with his first wife outside of court. 56 years ago, Vereen married […]

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