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Cheeseborough Presents 27th Track Meet at Alma Mater

April 6, 2017 admin 0

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 […]

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City of Jacksonville: Its Time for a Change

March 30, 2017 admin 0

 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 […]

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Womens’ History Month: a Time to Celebrate the Strength of Black Women in America

March 14, 2017 Staff 0

“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 […]

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Is America Headed Towards Utter Chaos?

February 7, 2017 Staff 0

“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 […]

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As We Reflect on King’s Legacy – Is America Moving in the Wrong Direction?

January 17, 2017 Staff 0

“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 […]

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With the Fall Elections Around the Corner “Voter Turn Out” Will be Critical

March 22, 2016 Staff 0

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, […]

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Obama Says He’ll stay in D.C. After Leaving White House

March 4, 2016 Staff 0

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 […]

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Why we should never forget Black History Month

February 17, 2016 admin 0

By Gwen Lang Jones A great philosopher once stated, “If you don’t know your history, you are likely to repeat it.” With this in mind, I reflected on my past, a similar path for which […]

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EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF DUVAL WILL LAUNCH COMMUNITY EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE WEBSITE

July 29, 2015 Staff 0

Jacksonville, Fla., July 26, 2014 —The Early Learning Coalition of Duval is proud to debut a new community resource website for parents and early learning advocates on FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015. Thanks to a grant […]

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Knowldge of Black History Can Wake Up America

February 11, 2015 Staff 0

February is once again upon us, signifying another month filled with a bevy of activities dedicated to Black culture and history. Many still ask, “Do we still need a Black History Month?” The question itself […]

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