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As a black man with a young adult son I have had to have “the conversation” more times than I can remember. The conversation of what black men should do when pulled over by the […]

by Reggie Fullwood One of my grandmother’s favorite bible verses is from the Book of Luke, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” Pretty self explanatory, but it basically means that we are […]

While visiting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture, 87-year-old Isabell Meggett Lucas saw the home she was born and raised in restored. Unbeknownst to her, her tiny two-bedroom house was formerly for […]

High School Athletes Durability and Stamina Focus of Annual Invitational Track Meet Jacksonville native daughter, American track and field athlete Chandra Danette Cheeseborough held her 27th annual Chandra Cheeseborough Invitational track meet, Saturday April 1st […]

 by Ben Frazier   The City of Jacksonville has a long history of corrupt and racist politics. For years, the white city fathers supported a power structure that ignored the rights of black residents and even allowed […]

“We will be ourselves and free, or die in the attempt. Harriet Tubman was not our great-grandmother for nothing,” said Alice Walker. It is that strength and fortitude throughout the years that has helped African […]

“Let there be chaos.” As said in one of my favorite movies, Lord of the Rings, “And so it begins.” From the womens’ march on Trump, to his insistence on signing a dozen executive orders […]

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King. How relevant is this quote as we prepare for the Trump […]

As I think about the challenge of the day – why voter turn out continues to be a major issue this election cycle – It reminds me of the movie, Groundhog’s Day. In the movie, […]

In less than a year, the Obama family will pack up and move out of the White House — but President Obama suggested Thursday they might not be moving far. During a small lunch meeting […]