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“Yes I Am… Yes, I Am: Speaking Without Raising a Hand

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

In some urban environments, young Black men may adopt a “gangsta” or hardened persona—a deliberate form of self-presentation that conceals intellectual curiosity, vulnerability, or academic inclination. This posture is often a calculated strategy to gain […]

Education

Ribault Middle School Civics Teacher Among 100 Selected for National Fellowship

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Out of thousands of educators across the country, a Ribault Middle School teacher was among 100 selected for a prestigious national recognition. Monet Baker-Weatherspoon, a civics teacher and Social Studies department lead, was one of 100 […]

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Jefferson County Educators Champion Their Collective Bargaining Rights

April 23, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

  Jefferson County – Educators in Jefferson County have reclaimed their collective bargaining rights, voting overwhelmingly to reestablish their local education union, the Jefferson County Education Association. The renewed Jefferson County Education Association will advocate […]

Education

Bridging the Gap: How We Can Help Our Children Find Their Voice

April 22, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Teniyah Christian | Published April 22, 2026 | There is a quiet, yet profound transformation that occurs in early childhood, a shift from the solitary world of “parallel play” to the collaborative dance of […]

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2026 Power Play: Senate Control at Stake as Florida Governor’s Race and Diverse Candidates Reshape Political Map

April 15, 2026 Staff 0

Republicans enter the 2026 election cycle with a 53–47 majority in the U.S. Senate, giving the party a structural advantage as Democrats attempt to reclaim control of the chamber. To flip the Senate outright, Democrats […]

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Harris Hints at Another Presidential Campaign in 2028

April 13, 2026 Staff 0

Amsterdam News | Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she “might” make a new run for president in 2028, giving her closest indicator yet that she will undertake another race for the Oval Office. “I […]

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MacKenzie Scott has Given Over $1 Billion to HBCUS

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has quietly reshaped the financial landscape of historically Black colleges and universities, giving more than $1 billion to HBCUs in just five years and redefining modern philanthropy in the process. […]

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Douglas Anderson Annual Extravaganza Showcases the Best of Jax Youth Talent

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Developing Artists (DA) Foundation and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presented Extravaganza, the school’s 39th annual showcase of students’ creative excellence, on February 21, 2026. The show was produced at the Jacksonville Center […]

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Jamal Bryant Calls Off Target Boycott After 400+ Days

March 11, 2026 Staff 0

The Rev. Jamal Bryant announced Wednesday that a nationwide boycott of Target he helped lead for the past year has come to an end, declaring the consumer protest a “victory” after the retail giant recommitted […]

National

Jesse Jackson Tributes Culminated at Selma Commemorations

March 9, 2026 Staff 0

Family members, civil rights leaders and dignitaries gathered in Selma, Alabama, for a culminating tribute to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, closing a series of memorial events honoring one of the most influential civil rights figures […]

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