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WEBBy Dr. Juan P. Gray. The Florida Star/The Georgia Star is a weekly newspaper serving the African-American communities in Jacksonville, Fla. and Brunswick, Ga., since 1951.
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WEBBy Staff 1 | on August 25, 2024. Jacksonville, FL—In a solemn gathering at Kings Road Memorial Park, Mayor Donna Deegan marked the first anniversary of the tragic Dollar General shooting that shook Jacksonville to its core. Standing before a community still grappling with the aftermath of a racially motivated attack, Mayor Deegan delivered a ...
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WEBAug 31, 2024 · E-Edition - The Florida Star | The Georgia Star. Northeast Florida’s, Oldest, Largest, Most Read African American Owned Newspaper. A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1951. News . Sports. Lifestyle . Opinion. Money.
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WEBAug 31, 2024 · The Florida Star was founded in 1951 by Eric O. Simpson to provide Jacksonville's African-American community with a dedicated newspaper during a time when their stories were largely ignored by mainstream media. The paper quickly became a powerful force for civil rights in the 1950s and '60s, advocating for government reforms, endorsing Black political candidates, and keeping the community ...
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WEBDec 28, 2023 · Brandon Rembert, born and raised in Pensacola, is a former collegiate baseball player at Alcorn State University and now works in the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization of Major League Baseball. Brandon was a member of the Alcorn State Braves team from 2019-2021. Rembert garnered some success and notoriety during his time on the diamond at Alcorn ...
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WEBNortheast Florida’s, Oldest, Largest, Most Read African American Owned Newspaper A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1951
President Biden Orders Immediate Deployment of 1,000 Troops to …
WEB23 hours ago · President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday the immediate deployment of 1,000 active-duty troops to assist in the response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impact. The troops, from Fort Liberty, North Carolina, are tasked with delivering critical supplies, including food and water, to the hardest-hit areas. The White House claims that the deployment
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WEBAug 25, 2024 · By Gina Jackson. Orlando, Fl—The firestorm over the Florida Board of Education’s new standards for teaching Black history, continued during the Florida General Baptist Convention, Congress of Christian Education in Orlando Florida. The Chairman of the Task Force for Social Justice Ministry, the Reverend Dr. …
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WEBAug 27, 2024 · Dr. Alveda King reflects on the legacy of her uncle, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as the 61st anniversary of his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech is commemorated.
Florida Rising Celebrates New Political Possibilities and Commits …
WEBFLORIDA — On January 1, 2021, Florida Rising, a statewide independent political organization bringing together Black and Brown communities to seize power and govern to advance social, economic, and racial justice across the state was founded through the merger of The New Florida Majority (NewFM) and Organize Florida (OF). Today, Inauguration Day, its members stand on the precipice of a <a ...