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Jax NAACP Says Foul Play Involved in Local Unopposed Judge Election

May 8, 2020 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP has condemned what it calls the “last minute” maneuvers of attorneys Michael Kalil in a coup to win a Florida judge seat. The unopposed candidate is calling claims that he schemed to […]

Editorials

The Role of the Black Church During a Pandemic

May 1, 2020 Staff 0

I’ve preached many times that 93 percent of what Jesus did was outside of the walls of the church as he healed, fed, evangelized and organized. Admittedly, if you were to honestly assess the 21st […]

Health

Lysol Warns Against Medical Use as Instructed by the President

April 28, 2020 Staff 0

A spokesperson for the cleaning product company said it had a responsibility to give accurate info to the public. By Lauren Egan, NBC News The manufacturer for Lysol, a disinfectant spray and cleaning product, issued […]

Editorials

Let Prisoners Go During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 28, 2020 Staff 0

by Jesse Jackson Across the United States and across the world, prisoners are among the most vulnerable to the coronavirus. Overcrowded facilities, shortages of food and medicine, and totally inadequate testing expose prisoners who are […]

Editorials

Will the Coronavirus Widen the Achievement Gap?

April 28, 2020 Staff 0

Dr. Julianne Malveaux By Julianne Malveaux The coronavirus has upended our way of life, especially in urban America, where social distancing has replaced the laughter of children playing on the street, the excitement of preparing […]

Religion

Black Churches Employ Innovation to Worship During a Pandemic

April 20, 2020 Staff 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Many Black churches are using conference calls, Facebook Live, Instagram, YouTube and other video conferencing technologies to hold services. A serious complicating factor for all churches is the inability to pass the […]

Sports

Bulls to Pursue African American Candidate for Team’s GM Position

April 20, 2020 Staff 0

by Joseph Phillips The Chicago Bulls are pursuing their first ever African American GM in franchise history for the 2020-2021 NBA season. According to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the Bulls’ new front office brass […]

Education

Jacksonville Seniors to Have Graduation in July

April 17, 2020 Staff 0

On Friday, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student […]

Editorials

Why Are African-Americans Dying Disproportionately to Coronavirus?

April 13, 2020 Staff 0

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. STATEMENT BY REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, SR. After 400 years of slavery, segregation and discrimination why would anybody be shocked that African Americans are dying disproportionately from the coronavirus? The […]

Health

Miami Doctor Tests Homeless for Coronavirus While Volunteers Deliver Food, Clothes

April 13, 2020 Staff 0

Dr. Armen Henderson, left, a University of Miami internist, conducts a COVID-19 test on Barry Alston in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood on March 27.  Recently, Henderson said he was outside his house when a Miami police […]

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