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Hundreds of crime survivors and families of murdered Floridians gathered at the state capitol to urge lawmakers to expand support for crime victims and make communities safer. A bus load of Jacksonville citizens carrying momento’s of their deceased loved ones were joined by elected officials at Survivors Speak Florida, anContinue Reading

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Johania Charles Miami Times Staff Writer – Thirty-one years ago, then Miami-Dade County Public Schools board member Frederica S. Wilson saw fit to advocate for a drug, dropout and prison prevention program for young boys in South Florida. Since then, thousands have gone through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project toContinue Reading

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PUBLISHED JANUARY 17, 2024 – When the governors of Texas, Arizona and Florida took advantage of the welcoming traditions provided by sanctuary cities, it was meant to get rid of an unwanted problem.  David W. Marshall More than 23,000 asylum seekers have been bused to Chicago from Texas since the beginningContinue Reading

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 By Stacy M. Brown – An icon, trailblazer, and media legend, Simpson held a commanding presence in Washington, D.C.  By Stacy M. Brown – Legendary radio and media personality Donnie Simpson signed off, possibly for the last time, on Friday, January 12. The illustrious career that spanned an incredible 55 yearsContinue Reading

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McKissack Daniel–growing the family business empire, one brick at a time. Photos: Anthony Artis. BY GILLIAN GLASCO – www.sundaybestmagazine.com – Far too often the ingenuity and contributions of Black Americans are erased, hidden, or simply never acknowledged in the history of the United States. The legacy of exploited labor and the subjugationContinue Reading

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By L. Jones – Jax Urban Bookfest (JUB) organizer and self proclaimed ‘author groupie’ Natasha Slaughter is on a mission to reimagine books on the First Coast.  “Personally I’ve been a fan of authors and storytelling for a long time,” said Slaughter. After reading tons of books throughout the years,Continue Reading

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By Casmira Harrison – Neighbors near First Coast High School have big concerns that a Chick-fil-A proposed for Duval Station Road would inundate the area with traffic. More than 150 Oceanway residents came out to a community meeting with the land owner, the developer, a city traffic engineer and aContinue Reading