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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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President’s Free Community College Plan a Game Changer, But also a Long Shot

February 3, 2015 Staff 0

by Reggie Fullwood “Education is a precondition to survival in America today,” said Marian Wright Edelman. Certainly, that belief is rooted at the foundation of President Obama’s announcement last week that he believes that community […]

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No Indictments in Brown and Garner Murders Cause Mass Protests Around the Country

December 16, 2014 Staff 0

What is the value of a black man’s life in America? That’s the question being asked all over social media after a grand jury in Ferguson, MO. decided not to charge the police officer that […]

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