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Florida Passes Gun Bill That Restricts Rifle Sales and Arms Some Teachers

March 12, 2018 Staff 0

In response to a deadly Florida school shooting last month, the state’s Senate narrowly passed a bill that would create new restrictions on rifle sales and allow some teachers to carry guns in schools. The […]

Education

Hampton University Students Take to Social Media on Sexual Assault Incidents, Food and Lack of Campus Services

March 12, 2018 Staff 0

By Britni Danielle, essence.com Students at Hampton University, one of the nation’s oldest and most storied Historically Black institutions, are demanding changes at the 150 year old university. In the wake of a tense Feb. […]

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Obamas in Negotiations to Ink Deal to Produce Original Series at Netflix

March 12, 2018 Staff 0

By Shadow and Act Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama are reportedly in “advanced negotiations” for a Netflix production deal which would see them produce high-profile shows for the streaming giant. […]

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Simone Biles Starts Scholarship for Foster Kids

March 5, 2018 Staff 0

By Sarafina Wright, Washington Informer American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles recently began her new journey as a college student at the University of the People and she wants to help other foster […]

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Trump Administration Appoints Its First Minority Director to the Small Business Administration

February 26, 2018 Staff 0

by Adedamola Agboola Ashley Bell will take the reins of the Small Business Administration’s Southeast Region as its new director, the White House announced Monday. The Georgia native, who will be sworn in Monday, Feb. 26, […]

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Michelle Obama’s Memoir to be Published in November

February 25, 2018 Staff 0

A global publication date of Tuesday, November 13, 2018, has been set for the highly anticipated memoir by Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States of America. Titled BECOMING, Mrs. Obama’s book will […]

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High School Students Across Nation March for Gun Control

February 22, 2018 Staff 0

Tens of thousands of high school students across America were marked with an unexcused absence Wednesday, but everyone knew where they were. In the Washington area, high school students from DC. Public Schools and from public […]

Local

African American Coaches Honor City’s Sports Legacy and Local Icons

February 21, 2018 Staff 0

The African American Coaches and Games Officials Association (AACGOAA), established to ensure the perseverance of Black Athletes and cultural achievement of Blacks in Duval County, held their annual awards presentation to celebrate local icons. Shown […]

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Community Advocate Treats School Children to Black Panther Screening

February 21, 2018 Staff 0

Local philanthropist and community activist, LaShonda Holloway recently took inspiration in her own hands to treat an entire theater of school children to a screening of Black Panther. Students from Rutledge Pearson Elementary enjoyed treats […]

Local

Alphas Laud Oratorical Excellence in Annual Scholarship Competition

February 21, 2018 Staff 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held its 10th Annual MLK Oratorical Competition last weekend at Westside High School. Seven high school students from across Duval County participated in the competition. […]

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