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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces $33 Million in Support for Edward Waters College, Florida Memorial University and Bethune-Cookman

July 27, 2020 admin 0

Bethune-Cookman University has faced financial, litigation and accreditation challenges in recent years cDAYTONA BEACH — In a year when Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $1 billion from the Legislature’s $93.2 billion budget because of pandemic-related revenue […]

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Local High Schools Adjust and Proceed with the New Normal

July 22, 2020 admin 0

After waiting months to cross the stage, Jean Ribault High School held their 62nd Commencement ceremony at their Alvin White Stadium with parents and family members in attendance. More than 300 students graduated sharing the […]

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Alphas Celebrate First Anniversary by Registering Voters

July 22, 2020 admin 0

The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently held a voter registration drive in Arlington. Not deterred by Covid-19, the fraternity’s “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” national program has […]

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Jacksonville Housing Authority Interim CEO Dwayne Alexander Named to National Board

July 21, 2020 admin 0

 Dwayne Alexander, interim president and CEO of Jacksonville Housing Authority, has been elected to a two-year term on the National Leased Housing Association’s board of directors by NHLA members. The National Leased Housing Association is a […]

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Settlement Reached in Florida’s Vote by Mail Lawsuit

July 19, 2020 Staff 0

News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On the eve of a trial slated to begin this week, lawyers representing the state and plaintiffs in a legal battle over Florida’s vote-by-mail procedures have reached a […]

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Florida Passes 350,000 Reported COVID-19 Cases

July 19, 2020 Staff 0

 An additional 12,478 cases of COVID-19 have been reported Sunday by the Florida Department of Health, bringing the statewide total to 350,047. Sunday marked the fifth straight day that the state saw an increase of […]

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Nubians Take to The Streets for Murder Suspect

July 15, 2020 admin 0

by Lynn Jones – Nubians United for Defense (NUFD) and community advocates came together to protests and call for the arrests of domestic terrorists in the Duval County community. The group is seeking the murderer […]

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Workshops Focus on Youth Seeking Non Collegiate Careers

July 15, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Krumpin 4 Success, Inc.  joined other community stakeholders to facilitate a Career Trade Week at Charles Boobie Clark Community Center near Soutel Road as an alternative to college. More than fifty […]

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Ride for Racial Justice Encourages Voter Participation

July 15, 2020 admin 0

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) assembled hundreds of motorcycle riders from across the country to “Ride for Racial Justice” in Florida. After the success of their Orlando event, FRRC traveled to different cities throughout […]

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Pastors Gary Williams Says Safety First Amid Covid-19 and RNC Concerns

July 14, 2020 admin 0

By Pastor Gary Williams, Sr. – More than seventy local clergy and community leaders are urging city officials to reconsider hosting the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Jacksonville. Recent times have found municipalities across our […]

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