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Black Secret Service Agents Finally Win Decades-old Lawsuit Alleging Rampant Racism, Discrimination

February 14, 2017 Staff 0

By Tanasia Kenney, atlantablackstar.com The Secret Service recently moved  to settle a nearly 20-year-old lawsuit in which African-American agents accused the agency of fostering a culture of racism and promoting less-qualified white agents over more […]

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The Harvard Law Review Just Elected its First Black Woman President

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

(Photo credit Harvard.edu) By Damola Durosomo, okayafrica.com Once again, Black women come through and save the day. In between all the dispiriting news about the world crumbling all around us, we learn that Nigerian student, […]

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Trayvon Martin’s Parents, Five Years After His Shooting, Weigh Political Bids

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton on the Forzano Park football field where their slain son Trayvon Martin played. (Photo: Jack Gruber, USA TODAY) By Susan Page, USA TODAY Trayvon Martin’s parents aren’t convinced much progress […]

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157th Death Row Prisoner Exonerated

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe Isaiah McCoy, a death row inmate, became the 157th person in the United States and the first one this year to be exonerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Isaiah McCoy […]

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Bernice King Posts 10 Tips on Dealing with the Donald Trump ‘Regime’

February 13, 2017 Staff 0

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The Jacksonville Alphas Award Scholarships and Recognition to High School Orators

February 9, 2017 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. rewarded nine students at its MLK Oratorical Competition, Saturday, February 4, 2017. Celebrating it’s 9th anniversary, Upsilon Lambda, the Jacksonville alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha […]

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Simmons Pediatrics A/B Honor Roll Celebration

February 1, 2017 admin 0

Simmons Pediatrics saluted their honor students for excellent achievements in 2015-2016 by making the A-B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marking the 12th Anniversary was held once again at Dave & […]

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Walmart Stops Selling Black Lives Matter ‘bulletproof’ Shirts After Police Complaint

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Walmart stopped selling shirts featuring the word “bulletproof” on Black Lives Matter merchandise after the world’s largest police organization called the slogan offensive. Walmart said it removed the specific item after the Fraternal Order of […]

Education

Raines Educator One of Five Finalists Announced for 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Five exceptional public school educators were named finalists for the 2017 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year. The finalists were selected by a committee of educators, community members and business leaders from a […]

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Dorothy Height Stamp Out Feb. 1

January 30, 2017 Staff 0

On Feb. 1, the U. S. Postal Service will kick off 2017 Black History Month with the issuance of the Dorothy Height Forever stamp to honor the civil rights legend. The Dorothy Height Forever stamp […]

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