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Benjamin Jealous, Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, is sharing campaign space in Prince George’s County with other Democrats. Gov. Hogan does not appear to have a campaign office in the county.

OP-ED: A Huge Victory and More Work to Do

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — News that Pennsylvania put Biden over the top sparked dancing in the streets and tears of joy in many households. So did...

Shown l-r is church member’s top row: Louise Gainers, Juanita Simmons, First Lady Cherie Wiggins, Pastor William Wiggins; front row l-r Annie Whipple, Carolyn Berry, Destiny Woolbright and Alexis Barnes

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It Takes a Congregation to Fight a Cause

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down to a close, Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Sunday service for breast cancer survivors...

hown at the installation are the relatives of the late Attorney Perkins (L-R) Daughter Camilla Thompson, grandson Reginald Thompson, nephew Paul Perkins, Jr. and wife Andrea Perkins.

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D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — After year’s of attempting to get her father inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Last week Camilla Thompson witnessed the...

Shown are attendees T.K. Shaw and C.J. Jones.

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Southern Women’s Show Makes Annual Stop in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Thousands of women of various ethnicities, shapes and sizes converged on the Prime Osborn center for the annual Southern Women’s Show. Attendees immersed themselves...

Jessica Nabongo in Sudan.Elkhair Balla (Photo: Instagram - @thecatchmeifyoucan)

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Nabongo became the first black woman to document her visits to all 193 countries.

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Jessica Nabongo’s thirst for travel has taken her across the globe Name a country. Nabongo says she’s been there, and her vivid Instagram...

Reggie Fullwood (Photo courtesy of Twitter)

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COMMENTARY: Was Dallas Police Sentencing Restorative Justice or Blacks Being too Forgiving?

The former white police officer said that she thought that she was entering her own apartment when she shot Botham Jean, a 26-year-old St. Lucia native,...

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COMMENTARY: Woman Slain by Police Officer Gives Us Another Deja Vu Moment

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — On the heels of the recent conviction and sentencing of a white female police officer who killed a black male in his...

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What One Travel Expert Learned From Hosting a Women’s Empowerment Retreat in Africa

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The idea behind this specialized learning journey and safari was simple: to create a learning experience for women and led by women, which...

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Black Millennial Dubbed Southern Political Director for Biden

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — When Vince Evans entered the world of politics, he was a teenager starting a week-long stint as a page in the Florida Senate....

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COMMENTARY: A Letter to President Barack Obama –We miss you

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Thanks for leading us out of the Great Recession and helping our country and economy rebound. You were professional and committed despite...

Shown loading the Dorian Hurricane relief truck (l-r) are: Reverend Roger Williams, Reverend Victor Cole, Reverend David Green, Larry West and Stacey West

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Local AME Churches Join Forces to Aid the Bahamas

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The devastation in the wake of hurricane Dorian has left over 70,000 homeless on the island of the Bahamas. More than twenty...

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COMMENTARY: NFL’s Depression-era Ban on Black Players Lingers On in the Owner’s Box

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The National Football League season opened last week with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races...

Left to right: Taylor Washington (Inductee), Marcus Conley (Inductee), Ruben Grant (Florida State Director), Will Evans (President-Nu Beta Sigma Chapter), Randy Sewell (Inductee), Joshua Rogers (Inductee) and Jason Edgar (Southern Regional Social Action Director) (Photo by: Ron Lott)

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Phi Beta Sigma Adds a Few Good Men to Its Rolls

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — The Nu Beta Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., added four new members to their roster over the weekend. The ceremony...

Shown l-r are authors: Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar (Diva Decisions: ‘How to get from smart to intelligent by claiming your power of choice), Ajeanna Greene (Girl Power – Uncensored), Rhonda Stansberry (Numbers 35&53: The Case of the Brown Paper Bag) and Patrice Ross, (Face of Uterine Fibroids).

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Local Authors on a Mission to Prove People Still Read

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Contrary to popular belief, Americans still consume books – they just do it differently now. According to Pew Research, Most (67 percent) have...

Henry "Hank" Thomas (Photo by: jacksonvillefreepress.com)

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Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the selection of Daniel Webster Perkins, Dr. Charles Ullman Smith and Henry “Hank” James Thomas to the...

Fresh Futures Youth Program (Photo by: freshministries.org)

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Youth Ready for their Future with Fresh Skills and Leadership Development

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — To commemorate the successful 2019 program year, Fresh Futures held its Fifth Annual Awards and Appreciation Luncheon last weekend at the Beaver...

Shown is job fair attendee Lisa Ruiz with job fair vendor Jesus Garay, CEO Global Freight and Commerce Company (Photo by: jacksonvillefreepress.com)

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Work Your Dream Job Fair offers Careers and Not Just a Paycheck

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — For the City of Jacksonville, the high unemployment rate is reflected in our urban communities. With over a 100 homicides as of...

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Flying Private Has Its Perks — Like Private Polo Clinics With Prince Harry’s Famous Buddy and VIP Tours of Disney World

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Let’s be frank. Flying private is usually an incredible experience. Not only do you get to skip the hassle of dealing with...

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OP-ED: A Huge Victory and More Work to Do

It Takes a Congregation to Fight a Cause

D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Southern Women’s Show Makes Annual Stop in Jacksonville

Nabongo became the first black woman to document her visits to all 193 countries.

COMMENTARY: Was Dallas Police Sentencing Restorative Justice or Blacks Being too Forgiving?

COMMENTARY: Woman Slain by Police Officer Gives Us Another Deja Vu Moment

What One Travel Expert Learned From Hosting a Women’s Empowerment Retreat in Africa

Black Millennial Dubbed Southern Political Director for Biden

COMMENTARY: A Letter to President Barack Obama –We miss you

Local AME Churches Join Forces to Aid the Bahamas

COMMENTARY: NFL’s Depression-era Ban on Black Players Lingers On in the Owner’s Box

Phi Beta Sigma Adds a Few Good Men to Its Rolls

Local Authors on a Mission to Prove People Still Read

Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Three Inductees to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Youth Ready for their Future with Fresh Skills and Leadership Development

Work Your Dream Job Fair offers Careers and Not Just a Paycheck

Flying Private Has Its Perks — Like Private Polo Clinics With Prince Harry’s Famous Buddy and VIP Tours of Disney World

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DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

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Black musical expression with Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.

‘Put Ur Play On’ Productions Showcases Local Talent at Laney College

OCCUR, S.F. Foundation Offer Funding Workshop for Faith-Based Groups Virtual Workshop on March 23, 2023

International Women’s Day: Civil Rights Icon Xernona Clayton, Other ‘Herstory Sheroes’ Honored in Atlanta

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Conversation with Global Award-Winning Speaker Mildred Muhammad.

Opening of Spark’d Studios in Minneapolis. Empowerment with Sunny Love.

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