• About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
  • Contact Us
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • rss feed
Free Press of Jacksonville
  • Home
  • News
    • Community
    • Local
    • National
    • International
    • Education
    • Business
    • prnewswire
  • Entertainment
    • Crosswords
    • Sudoku
  • Politics
  • EDITORIALS
  • Lifestyle
    • Health
    • Advice
    • Book Reviews
    • Religion
    • Urban Traveler
    • Greek Life
    • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Calendar
  • Photos
Breaking news
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] The Democratic Mayor Who’s Getting Black Men Right Editorials
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] As We Prepare to Lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m Thinking About Words That Build Coalitions Editorials
  • [ March 3, 2026 ] America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth Editorials
  • [ March 2, 2026 ] Jayne Kennedy Reflects on Breaking Barriers, Reinvention, and Owning a Full Life in Hollywood Entertainment
  • [ March 2, 2026 ] Mayor’s Northside Town Hall Meeting is a Two Way Lesson on Reciprocity and Return Local
HomeEditorialsCommentaries

Commentaries

Commentaries section

No Picture
Commentaries

Will the Supreme Court Evict the Fair Housing Law?

February 3, 2015 Staff 0

Although a series of civil rights laws were enacted in the 1960s, in the 21st Century many of these victories continue to face legal challenges. On January 21, one such challenge was heard by the […]

No Picture
Commentaries

Growing Up White in Jim Crow Atlanta

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

By Heather Gray I know much has been written about this period – primarily the 1950’s and early 1960’s. I am, however, sharing some of my experiences and reflections about growing up in “Jim Crow” […]

No Picture
Commentaries

The Gantt Report – Je Suis Gantt

January 14, 2015 Staff 0

By Lucius Gantt The Gantt Report stands with the people of France and good thinking people around the world protesting the brutal murders of French journalists that were killed in a recent terrorist attacks on […]

Commentaries

Free Counseling Available to Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

by Kenyonn Demps Medicare’s Annual Election Period is now in full swing (October 15 through December 7) and many people, including those new to Medicare, find themselves uncertain about their Medicare options and the processes […]

Posts navigation

« 1 2

WE APPRECIATE YOU DONATING TO OUR FUND THAT SUPPORTS THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM & THE INDEPENDENT PRESS





Video Of the Week

Twitter

Tweets by @JacksonvilleFP

About JFP

JFPress provides local, state and national news.
Recent Posts
  • The Democratic Mayor Who’s Getting Black Men Right
  • As We Prepare to Lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m Thinking About Words That Build Coalitions
  • America is Experiencing the Age of the Dominus: Our Moment of Truth
  • Jayne Kennedy Reflects on Breaking Barriers, Reinvention, and Owning a Full Life in Hollywood
Menu
  • About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Subscribe
  • Submit Photo
  • Fictitious Name
  • Event Submission
    • Around Town
    • Church News
Comments
    • About Us
    • Media Kit
    • Subscribe
    • Submit Photo
    • Fictitious Name
    • Event Submission
      • Around Town
      • Church News

    Copyright @ 2026 Website Design by No Regret Media