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Detroit Woman is the World’s Oldest Woman

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

INKSTER, Mich. — A 115-year-old Detroit-area woman is listed as the world’s oldest living person following the death of a 116-year-old Arkansas woman. Jeralean Talley of Inkster tops a list maintained by the Los Angeles-based […]

Education

Hundreds of Student Volunteers Travel to Ferguson For Spring Break to Help Rebuild the Community

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

Ferguson, MO — College students from all over the country are using their Spring Breaks to help rebuild the community and promote civic engagement in Ferguson. Students are coming from cities as far away as […]

National

Alabama Man Freed From Death Row Says Prosecutors ‘Will Answer to God’

April 14, 2015 Staff 0

As Ray Hinton walked out of an Alabama jail after spending 30 years on death row, he promised to continue praying for the families of two victims he was wrongfully convicted of murdering whom he […]

Local

New Faces of Leadership Emerge for Urban Jacksonville

March 24, 2015 Staff 0

The City of Jacksonville kicked off the election season this week with a 32.6% voter turnout with 179,376 ballots cast that will culminate in May for most of the candidates. One of the most watched races […]

Health

First-of-its-Kind Alzheimer’s Disease Study Seeks African American Volunteers

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

More than 5 million Americans are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and scientists expect this number to triple by 2050. Experts say that African Americans are two to three times more likely than white Americans […]

Lifestyle

AMG’s “Sip & See” Educates Guest on Hair Care and HIV/AIDS Awareness

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

Ann Grimsley of AMG Uptown Salon held a “Sip & See” for clients to visit the salon and preview AMG’s services and the upcoming Ultimate Runway Fashion Show. The 6th annual fashion show showcases upscale […]

Lifestyle

Chevarra Orrin Birthday Celebration Highlights Life, Love, Family and Music

March 23, 2015 Staff 0

Local civic activist Chevarra Orrin was feted with a birthday party from her husband, local restaurateur and advertising guru Marlon Hubbard. The private birthday celebration of life was well attended with friends, family and guests […]

Religion

Megachurch Pastor Creflo Dollar Seeks Donations for Private Jet

March 17, 2015 Staff 0

The ministry of  prominent Georgia megachurch pastor and evangelist  Creflo Dollar who teaches that God wants to bless the faithful with earthly riches is seeking donations to buy a luxury jet valued at more than […]

Local

Selma Jubilee Draws Thousands to Commemorate Historic Civil Rights March

March 17, 2015 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones On the heels of Civil Rights activist, the Jacksonville Free Press was on the front line for the 50th Anniversary of the Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma-to-Montgomery March, and the Voting […]

Local

50+ Gather to Celebrate and Honor Legacy of Black History at Annual “Weaving the Web” Gathering

March 17, 2015 Staff 0

Shown is Felice Franklin “sharing” on PRIDE Book Club as Greg Miller looks on with others at the annual, Weaving the Web of Our History, hosted by Carlottra Guyton and friends. The annual event, held […]

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