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Alleged Charleston AME Church Killer to Be His Own Lawyer
Jury selection began today in the trial of Dylann Storm Roof By Frederick H. Lowe U.S. District Court Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled on Monday (today) that Dylann Storm Roof, a white supremacist who is […]
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Blue States Outpaced Red States in Job Creation Over Past Year
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]