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First African American Woman Sworn in as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates

July 3, 2024 admin 0

JANS – by Jackson Advocate News Service| Andrea La’Verne Edney was installed as National President of the American Board of Trial Advocates at the organization’s annual National Board Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Jan. 27. Edney […]

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FAMU Law and Nursing Programs Threatened with Closure for Poor Student Performance

July 2, 2024 admin 0

By Jay Waagmeester | Florida Phoenix | Fewer than half of Florida A&M University College of Law students passed the Florida Bar exam on the first attempt last year, prompting a Florida State University System governor […]

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U.S. Supreme Court Gives Immunity to Trump’s Alleged Criminal Acts

July 2, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By  Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| @StacyBrownMedia |  Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson further warned of the broader implications of the ruling, suggesting that even a hypothetical president who commits grave […]

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Duval County Property Appraiser Reflects on Successful First Year and Outlines Vision for Future

July 1, 2024 admin 0

Jacksonville, FL – July 1st, 2024 – Duval County Property Appraiser Joyce Morgan marked a significant milestone today as she completes her first year in office, dedicated to creating a fair and accurate tax roll […]

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The First Presidential Debate of 2024: A CNN Spectacle, Some Washingtonians Concerned About How Both Candidates Address Issues

June 28, 2024 admin 0

The first presidential debate of 2024 between President Joe Biden and criminally convicted former President Donald Trump was filled with false facts and heavy criticism. CNN, which declined to provide Black-owned media with any of […]

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After 5-Year Battle, New Pa. Probation Reforms Pushed by Meek Mill Go into Effect

June 26, 2024 admin 0

Liz Tung, WHYY – On a Friday afternoon last December, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill stood on a stage next to Gov. Josh Shapiro, describing the fear he felt every time he crossed the Ben Franklin Bridge […]

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Ex-GOP Rep. Kinzinger Endorses Biden, Citing Trump’s Threat to Democracy

June 26, 2024 admin 0

by Stacy M. Brown – Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger has announced his endorsement of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris just ahead of the first presidential debate in Atlanta. Kinzinger, a self-described Republican […]

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Taxpayers to Benefit from IRS Program

June 19, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The IRS also plans to gradually expand the range of tax situations supported by Direct File. Over the coming years, officials said the goal is to accommodate the most common tax scenarios, […]

National

NAACP Applauds Maryland Governor Wes Moore for Historic Pardon of 175,000+ Cannabis Convictions

June 17, 2024 admin 0

NAACP President & CEO: “The Governor’s brave decision to pardon these 175,000 Americans will provide them with a new-found ability to attain opportunity” WASHINGTON — Today, in a historic move to advance criminal justice reform, Governor […]

Education

‘1000 by 2025’ Initiative: Jacksonville’s Answer To Schools’ Biggest Diversity Problem

June 17, 2024 admin 0

By Rachael Tutwiler Fortune |  You hear it said often: Representation matters. Representation means everything to a child. And it can look like almost anything, from a doll that looks like your young daughter to your […]

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