**** Please note the White House sent out a proclamation regarding MLK Day at 8:15 PM By Sylvia Perry As the nation marked the 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, […]
After a historic 19-season run in Pittsburgh, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told his team that he’s leaving during a meeting. Tomlin never had a losing season, compiled a 193–114–2 regular-season record, led the team […]
Hometown hero Roland Powell, better known as Lil Duval, has built a multifaceted career in comedy, television, music and film, all while staying deeply connected to his roots in Jacksonville, Florida. Born and raised in […]
by ReShonda Tate | Defender Network For many families, Black Greek life is more than colors, calls, and college memories — it is a legacy. It’s the sound of a grandmother’s stories from her HBCU […]
by Sylvia Perry JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A brief exchange between longtime Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones and Jaguars head coach Liam Coen following the team’s season-ending playoff loss has sparked a national debate […]
Robert Alvero, a member of the Clay County School Board, is under intense public and official criticism following a since-deleted social media video in which he made disparaging statements about the African-American community – citizens […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In a defining moment of the 2025 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars, long considered a small-market franchise by the big boys, clinched a playoff berth following a significant 34-20 road victory over […]
LUMINOSA has atmosphere and good eats. Asheville, N.C.- A culinary vacation to Asheville, North Carolina offers Jacksonville residents a rich blend of farm-to-table dining, craft beverages, and regional flavor rooted in Appalachian tradition. Asheville’s food […]
by Sylvia Perry When I first began the 17 hour journey that would land me in West Africa, I left full of hope and excitement. Boarding the overnight flight from New York’s JFK Airport […]
Written By Lexx Thornton The powerhouse creative duo, director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, are set to embark on their most historically ambitious collaboration yet: a feature film centered on Mansa Musa, the […]
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