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A New Era of Power: A Black Woman is Now an MLB Owner

September 4, 2026 Staff 0

The Positive Impact | Kwanza Jones has built an extraordinary career across music, business, philanthropy, education and investment, but in August 2026 she entered an entirely new chapter. Jones and her husband and business partner, […]

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NFL Ends Pro Bowl Game Due to Declining Interest and Participation

September 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Photo courtesy of gamblingexposed.org The NFL has officially ended the Pro Bowl game starting with the 2026 season, but players will still be recognized as Pro Bowlers. The NFL announced that the annual Pro Bowl […]

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From Jax to the National Stage: Lynn Jones Joins Colleagues and Sports Media Giants at NABJ

August 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Black women who helped break barriers in sports journalism joined emerging and established voices at the 2026 National Association for Black Journalist Convention in Atlanta, Georgia for a candid conversation about navigating the industry, overcoming […]

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Jags Fans Happy to be Back on the Field 

August 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The  space may be smaller, and the scene a little rugged, but Jacksonville Jaguars were tickled pink to attend the preseason game at home despite a 37-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The stadium renovations […]

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JU Women’s Basketball Host Community Cookout

August 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville University Women’s Basketball recently hosted its first Community Cookout, bringing together players, families, and local residents for an afternoon of food, games and fellowship aimed at strengthening ties between the program and community. The […]

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How Black WNBA Players Became Collateral Damage in the Caitlin Clark Culture War

August 4, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By A.R. Shaw | AFRO-AMERICAN – WASHINGTON — Caitlin Clark, a WNBA player, has been weaponized against Black women, leading to federal government involvement. A letter signed by 11 Republican lawmakers, led by Texas Rep. […]

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Fanatics Fest: Beyond the Game Where Sports and Culture Meet

July 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Khalifa Dieye | Staff Photojournalist | The star-studded Fanatics Fest weekend in New York City event brought together some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment, including Jay-Z, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Dennis […]

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Youth Learn Tennis, Life Skills at Camp Jamboree

July 30, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of students from 14 Jacksonville-area schools spent three days learning tennis, healthy living and leadership skills during the annual Tennis Jamboree hosted by tthe MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, in partnership with Communities In Schools. […]

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From NFL Exile to Entrepreneur: Colin Kaepernick Shows How Betting on Yourself and What You Believe in Can Truly Pay Off

July 27, 2026 Staff 0

Nearly a decade after his NFL career came to an abrupt end, Colin Kaepernick has demonstrated that success isn’t always measured by wins on the football field. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, whose decision […]

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Don’t Erase the Black Players Who Built the WNBA

July 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER | The WNBA couldn’t and wouldn’t have survived for 30 years if it wasn’t for Black players, and third-year Indiana guard Caitlin Clark isn’t the league’s savior. Like the old axiom, these two […]

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