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The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Acquires Historic Former BET Campus

November 7, 2025 Staff 0

Recently, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) announced the acquisition of the former Black Entertainment Television (BET) Campus, a 7.88-acre landmark once home to Robert L. Johnson’s groundbreaking media empire. With an investment of more […]

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From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Black in Jax Anime Became Jacksonville’s Largest Anime Community

October 30, 2025 Staff 0

On any given weekend at 1537 Mill Creek Road, you might find a crowd of anime fans dressed as ninjas, pirates, and heroes, laughing, gaming, and celebrating their favorite shows. The energy feels like a […]

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Florida Senator Shevrin Jones Files SB 252 and HB 235 CROWN Act Empowering Natural Hair in Jobs and Schools

October 21, 2025 Staff 0

Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-34) and House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (HD-67) filed the “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” or “CROWN Act” — SB 252 & HB 235. Today, 27 […]

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NASA Postdoctoral Program seeks early career and senior scientists for prestigious fellowships at its locations across the U.S.

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA’s mission to develop advancements in science, technology, aeronautics and space exploration. The deadline to apply for […]

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California Establishes First-in-Nation Reparations Bureau for Descendants of Slavery

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

Written By Lexx Thornton (HBCU News) The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) today announced a historic victory with the signing of Senate Bill 518 (Weber Pierson), which creates the nation’s first permanent state agency dedicated […]

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Both Parties Brace for a ‘Long Conflict’ as Government Shutdown Hits Two-Week Mark

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

By Sahil Kapur and Scott Wong | HBCU News At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands. As a result, […]

Entertainment

Music World Stunned at Death of D’Angelo: Neo-Soul Genius Who Reignited a Genre, Passes at 51 of Pancreatic Cancer

October 15, 2025 Staff 0

Michael Eugene Archer—known to the world as D’Angelo—was one of the most enigmatic and transformative figures in modern R&B. D’Angelo attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia. He dropped out in 1991 to move to […]

Education

Frederick Humphries Statues Serves as a Tribute to an HBCU Legend

October 13, 2025 Staff 0

by Gayle Andrews Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, Sr., epitomized the definition of an influencer. His tenure as the president of Florida A&M University was a whirlwind of academic, social, and civil rights progress that would […]

Education

Registration Still Open for Free AI Class from UNF

September 22, 2025 Staff 0

More than 11,000 people have registered in the last two weeks for the University of North Florida’s new AI for Work and Life Certificate program, which begins this Thursday. In addition, UNF announced Monday that […]

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Jax Community Shocked and Saddened Over Closure of the Legendary Jenkins BBQ

September 2, 2025 Staff 0

It’s been voted one of the best barbecue restaurants in the country and known as a local mainstay for perfect barbecue. Entertainers would step in Jacksonville and request Jenkins Barbecue be on their riders. Those days […]

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