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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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Body Bags, Black Power and Ballots Focus of Kemitic Empire

July 8, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Kemetic Empire Human Rights Organization have been in full force making sure Duval County citizens have awareness and resources pertaining to Black Lives Matter.  The organization recently held a protest […]

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Black Panther Party Expanding Appeal to New Generation

July 8, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The local New Black Panther Partner can still boast that the legendary organization remains on the front-line for justice. Currently, the local chapter is building up youth with their new ‘Black […]

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Youngster Takes to Meditation to Calm Covid-19 Anxiety

July 2, 2020 admin 0

The Highsmith clan made Coronavirus testing a family affair at the Legends Center, braving record temperatures to ensure their family was healthy. Lashun Sr., five year old Lashun Highsmith Jr. and wife Laquanda were taking […]

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Volunteers Distribute Fruits and Vegetables to Food Desert Residents

July 2, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Circle of Caring is making their way through city streets with fresh food deliveries to seniors, homeless and the sick and shut in that reside in the urban core zip […]

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