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Unpopular Council Takes Food Out of the Mouths of Needy Children

June 11, 2025 Staff 0

On Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council once again bowed to the toxic brand of politics pushed by Council Member Rory Diamond, passing a dangerous and cruel ordinance that prohibits city-funded nonprofits from providing services […]

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Trump Announces New Travel Ban on 19 Countries, Heavily Impacting African and Predominantly Black Nations

June 6, 2025 Staff 0

President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions. […]

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Jasmine Crockett seeks to Be Top Democrat on Powerful House Oversight Committee: ‘Ready to meet the moment’

June 6, 2025 Staff 0

Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is seeking a powerful congressional role that would position her as one of her party’s most influential leaders. In a letter to the Democratic House Caucus, Crockett […]

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Flint’s Water Crisis Nears a Technical End—but Accountability Still Hasn’t Shown Up

June 4, 2025 Staff 0

For more than a decade, Flint residents lived under a government experiment that put cost-cutting above human life. What began as an administrative maneuver to save $5 million triggered a full-scale collapse in public trust, […]

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Georgia State Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark Launches Bid for Congress

June 4, 2025 Staff 0

by Itoro N. Umontuen | Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. […]

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Capitol Rioter Rejects Trump Pardon in Unprecedented Rejection of Jan. 6 Clemency

June 3, 2025 Staff 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Her refusal, a rare and powerful act of public accountability, represents perhaps the most pointed backlash yet from within the convicted Jan. 6 ranks. By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA […]

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Kipp Schools Celebrates 100% of Graduating Class Accepted to College

May 30, 2025 Staff 0

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, a non-profit network of college-preparatory public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students, recently celebrated its first graduating senior class from Bold City High School located on the Westside.  Highlighting […]

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5 Things to Know About Marva Johnson, FAMU’s Next President

May 22, 2025 admin 0

As Florida A&M University names Marva Johnson its next president, the decision has sparked sharp debate over her background and qualifications. But who is she — and why is her appointment stirring so much controversy? […]

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South Africa’s President Asks for Answers and Contradicts Trump on White Killings

May 22, 2025 admin 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By April Ryan | Another telling moment in the meeting was when President Trump could not answer South Africa’s president’s question about the location of some parts of the video he showed […]

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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

May 22, 2025 admin 0

Nationwide — Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office. The announcement, made […]

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