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[ October 7, 2026 ] National Coalition of 100 Black Women Honors Jax Leaders, Welcomes 24 New Members Local
[ October 7, 2026 ] A Century of Grace Pearl Mackey Celebrates 100 years Local
[ October 7, 2026 ] Mother Continues to Honor Slain Sons Legacy Through Community Outreach Local
[ October 2, 2026 ] LifeSouth, Richard Webster-Bass Health Institute Host Blood Drive Series to Support Sickle Cell Patients Community
[ October 1, 2026 ] Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead Religion

Education

University of Florida Selects Lavilla Site as Location for Graduate Campus in Downtown Jacksonville

December 12, 2024 admin 0

The Florida Semiconductor Institute – One of Seven National Research Sites – Will be Part of the Jacksonville Campus | Today marks another leap forward in Jacksonville’s growth as an innovative technology hub and city […]

HBCU Florida Memorial University Sticks with Interim President William McCormick

December 11, 2024 admin 0

The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Board of Trustees is making public its faith in interim President William McCormick after his six months in office. The board on Friday released a press release announcing it had […]

First Black Director of U.S. Mint Makes History with Limited-Edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Silver and Gold Coins Available Until December 31st

December 10, 2024 admin 0

Nationwide — The Young Women’s Financial Wellness Forum event in the New York Stock Exchange’s Freedom Hall on December 11th will celebrate Harriet Tubman, well timed with the holiday season and the final month to purchase […]

Strickland Elected Secretary of Congressional Black Caucus

December 9, 2024 admin 0

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as the CBC Secretary in the 119th Congress. “I am honored and grateful to my CBC colleagues for their trust and […]

Congress Honors Shirley Chisholm with Congressional Gold Medal for Trailblazing Legacy

December 6, 2024 admin 0

@StacyBrownMedia| BlackPress of America| NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown/ NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| In 1972, she made history as the first Black candidate and the first woman to seek the Democratic presidential […]

Jacksonville City Councilman Addresses Backlash After Holiday Yacht Event with Jaguars Owner Shad Khan

December 5, 2024 admin 0

via www.news4jax.com | A Jacksonville city council member is addressing concerns about a holiday event Jaguars owner Shad Khan hosted this week on his yacht. Khan invited the mayor and council members to attend the […]

President-Elect Trump Nominates First Black Cabinet Member

December 3, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By BlackPressUSA | By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent | Trump Administration Secretary of Housing and Urban Development nominee, Scott Turner, is the first African American selected by Trump for his […]

Congress Now Has 67 Black Lawmakers For the First Time Ever in History

November 29, 2024 admin 0

Nationwide — Black lawmakers are making history with a record 67 members in the upcoming session of Congress. This includes 62 members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the largest group of Black federal lawmakers in […]

National Action Network Announces 2025 Inauguration Day Rally

November 27, 2024 admin 0

By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com | THE AFRO — Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network are planning a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 to protest the second presidential inauguration […]

Reginald Blount Wins Duval County School Board Seat

November 21, 2024 admin 0

by Nandhini Srinivasan | Reginald Blount won election to represent Duval County School Board District 5 as the district grapples with impending school closures and dropping enrollment. After beating Hank Rogers, Blount will succeed term-limited Warren Jones […]