Over two decades, Charles broke barriers, rising through the ranks to Sergeant and Lieutenant, culminating in his appointment as the Sheriff’s Office’s first Black Division Chief in 1973. In 1975, his career reached new heights when Florida Governor Reubin Askew appointed him as the first...
In this opinion piece, Dr. Gray says that all of Mayor Deegan`s new leadership appointments in JFRD have no authority to make any decisions. He says they lack the power to impact the policy changes required to affect the historical, unfair racial dilemmas that have...
We make choices every day of our lives. Obviously, the choices we make have consequences. Some are good while others are not so good. When our elected officials make decisions, they make them on behalf of we the people. If we don’t like their decisions,...
November 12, 2023 - The Atlanta Falcons will continue to have a stinging feeling the next several days after losing their third game in a row to the Arizona Cardinals. With 1:05 left to play in the game, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was able...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — These posters sent a message to Black veterans that they need not apply — that these life-changing programs were not meant for them. This message was reinforced by the blatant discrimination perpetrated by Veterans Affairs (VA) offices around the country and the...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a major study showing how positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart could be used to find people likely to get Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Health officials said the research, the brainchild of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At Eastern, Belay studied Computer Science and Business Information Systems, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA in both majors! He also assisted with the development of the University’s web page. In addition to his academic achievements, Belay is also...
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...
Revolutionary Study Explores Heart PET Scans as Game-Changer for Early Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia Detection
November 9, 2023
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a...
Natnael Belay ’20: Ethiopia’s New Bright Technology Star
November 9, 2023
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At Eastern, Belay studied Computer Science and...
South Africa Set to Topple Nigeria to Regain Mantle as Continent’s Biggest Economy
October 20, 2023
In the realm of economic powerhouses within Africa, South Africa...
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza as Conflict Escalates
October 20, 2023
NNPA Newswire - Concurrently, the United States has witnessed a...
Africa’s Economics and It’s Take On the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
October 14, 2023
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a longstanding and deeply complex issue,...
Six Mississippi Officers Plead Guilty to Home Raids Against Black Men
October 10, 2023
The guilty pleas come after federal charges were...
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Op-Ed: Where is Jacksonville’s Strong Mayor?
By Dr. Juan P. Gray
In this opinion piece, Dr. Gray says that all of Mayor Deegan`s new leadership appointments in JFRD have no authority to make any decisions. He says they lack the power to impact the policy changes required to affect the historical, unfair racial dilemmas that have...
Op-Ed: SCOTUS Will Ultimately Decide The Fate Of Donald Trump. What Will Their Decision Be?
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
We make choices every day of our lives. Obviously, the choices we make have consequences. Some are good while others are not so good. When our elected officials make decisions, they make them on behalf of we the people. If we don’t like their decisions,...
OP-ED: Honoring Our Promise to Our Black Veterans
By Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn
NNPA NEWSWIRE — These posters sent a message to Black veterans that they need not apply — that these life-changing programs were not meant for them. This message was reinforced by the blatant discrimination perpetrated by Veterans Affairs (VA) offices around the country and the...
Op-Ed: Recall may be the answer for Mayor Deegan’s decision-making dilemma
By Dr. Juan P. Gray
Nate Monroe of the Florida Times Union published an article recently entitled “100 days in, Mayor Donna Deegan`s promises for change, unity face headwinds”. The Key to Mayor Deegan`s victory in the last election was her commitment to change the “culture of corruption” and a...
Op-Ed: A Crucial Question Confronting Our City Today: Who Is Advising Mayor Deegan?
By Dr. Juan P. Gray
Mayor Deegan has just completed 100 days as the first female elected to lead the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, Florida. Nate Monroe of the Florida Times Union New Paper published an article high lighting this arbititary demarcation in the city`s history. “100 days in, Mayor...
Op-Ed: The Dumbing Down of Jacksonville City Government
By Dr. Juan P. Gray
There is a saying in War and Politics “To the winner / victor goes the spoils”. It is common practice with the election of a new mayor that a shake up and transformation of the structure of City Government takes place. Every new mayor wants...