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Most of the Congressional Black Caucus Votes Against Honoring Charlie Kirk

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — By Lauren Burke | Members of the Congressional Black Caucus were split on the question of whether Charlie Kirk, a rightwing commentator with controversial views on race, should be honored by a […]

Education

Edward Waters University Announces Appointment of Mr. Kendrick T. Dunklin as Vice President of Enrollment Management & Strategic Matriculant Services

September 22, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville, FL – Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer of Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and the state’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—is proud […]

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Retired Educators Share Support and Wisdom with New Superintendent

September 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Duval County Retired Educators Association (DCREA) showcased once again that “age ain’t nothing but a number.” The organization recently hosted Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier to strengthen the relationship between retired educators […]

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DCSB Program Teaching Students Agriculture

September 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Chickens, rabbits, cows, and goats. For students attending Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, working with animals in the classroom and on campus is part of the school’s rich, hands-on learning environment. Soon, those same students will […]

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Mayors Town Halls Covering All Bases from Northside to Southside

September 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

To combat neighborhood chatter and reclaim the trust of the community, Mayor Donna Deegan hosted a series of town halls to discuss her budget priorities and update citizens on a range of city projects and […]

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‘This is Beyond Party Politics’: Michael Thurmond wants to be Georgia’s Next Governor

September 12, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

by Donnell Suggs | Former DeKalb County CEO and 2026 Georgia gubernatorial candidate Michael Thurmond visited The Atlanta Voice on Monday, Sept. 2, to discuss why he believes he should be the Democratic nominee next November. A […]

Political

Sound the Alarm: Democrats Say Florida’s Future Is on the Line

September 10, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Broward County Democrats are raising a red flag, warning that Florida is spiraling into crisis under the combined weight of Donald Trump’s federal agenda and Governor Ron DeSantis’ state policies. At a […]

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Letter to DeSantis: A Mid-Decade Census Would Undermine Florida’s Democracy

September 9, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Equal Ground | Dear Governor DeSantis, As nonpartisan organizations committed to the protection and advancement of voting rights and fair representation, we write to express our deep concern regarding Florida’s attempt to pursue a mid-decade Census and redistricting process. […]

National

D.C.’s Eleanor Holmes Norton, Oldest Member of Congress at 88, says She’s Not Going Anywhere

September 9, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

“This is not 1990 anymore. Seniority is not the way out of Trumpism,” says Democratic strategist Joel Payne. As the Democratic Party continues to navigate its brand identity with the voting public following its disappointing […]

Education

Royal Court Reimagines the Regency Era with Scholarship Fundraiser

September 5, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Kiayanan’s Imagine This Foundation presented its 3rd Annual ‘Royal Court of Jacksonville Costume Gala & Scholarship Fundraiser.’ Formerly known as ‘Bridgerton Meets Jacksonville,’ the costumed affair held at the crystal Ballroom in St. Augustine, […]

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