Revival: What is the state of the Black church?
As Easter Sunday approaches, Bishops Rudolph McKissick, John E. Guns and Pastor R.L. Gundy discuss the state of the Black church. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Good Friday, three prominent faith…
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Black pastor denounces Jacksonville Beach violence
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – A Jacksonville-based African-American pastor expressed his disappointment in the violence and shootings in Jacksonville Beach that left one person dead and three people injured on Sunday…
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Black neighbors learn more about a homeowner’s assistance program
The program is the product of a $9 million settlement between Ameris and the U.S. government in a redlining lawsuit. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People in predominately Black and Hispanic neighborhoods…
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Jacksonville-based radio host fired for sharing AI generated photo of Trump with Black voters
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville-based radio host Mark Kaye was fired by Cox Media Group following reports that he created and shared an AI generated photo of Donald Trump surrounded by…
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Common takes over Fort Mose in St. Augustine for Black History Month to kick off Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Just over one week into Black History Month in 2024, hundreds of people came to the historic Fort Mose in St. Augustine to listen to one…
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LaVilla School of the Arts celebrates Black History Month with music, dance & poetry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The LaVilla School of the Arts Black History Month Club held its annual breakfast, titled Black Excellence Inspires. The event included musical performances, dance routines and poetry….
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Mayor Deegan announces African American Advisory Board at Black History Month event
Mayor Deegan announces African American Advisory Board at BHM event with 904WARD. (photo courtesy of Mayor Deegan X account) (Mayor Deegan X account, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX – All…
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Historically Black churches come together to get 100,000 parishioners to the polls
BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Two historically Black churches in Georgia are coming together to do their part and get people out to vote for the Presidential election this November. Early voting…
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Roller skating and its rich history in the Black community resurges as it’s ‘one of America’s greatest pastimes’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a celebration of Black culture as skaters glide across the rink at Sk8 City in Arlington. When you think of roller skating you may not know…
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Northside bookstore showcases Black History
Florida House District 13 representative Angie Nixon is behind ‘The Cafe Resistance Bookstore,’ which she is opening in response to state laws on education. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida lawmaker…
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