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Toni Morrison’s ‘The Bluest Eye’ Removed From Georgia School Libraries

Free Press of Jacksonville • Publié le 30 septembre 2026

By Maya Boddie (Source: BIN) | Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye has been removed from school libraries in Georgia’s Cobb County, with officials citing explicit descriptions of child rape and incest. The Cobb County School District announced [...]

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Black Violin Strikes a Chord With a New Generation

By Lynn Jones | Grammy-nominated musical duo Black Violin continues to break barriers, redefine musical genres and inspire a new generation of performers through its electrifying blend of classical music, hip-hop and R&B. Featuring…

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From the Streets to the Spotlight: Charles Scantling Celebrates 75 Years of Music and Second Chances

  From serving time behind bars to becoming one of Jacksonville’s recognizable night life entrepreneurs, Charles Scantling has spent decades proving that second chances can lead to lasting success unapologetically. The longtime…

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48 Hour Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years in Jax

Lights, camera, action! The Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, drawing nearly 40 film-making teams to a competition that has helped put the city on the international film map. Led [...]

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River City Smoke Fest Celebrates Cigar Culture Community and Camaraderie

By Lynn Jones | Cigar enthusiast gathered beneath the Riverside bridge for a weekend of premium smokes, live entertainment and fellowship as the 2026 River City Smoke Fest brought cigar culture and lifestyle to Jacksonville [...]

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Local Seniors Honored for Leadership and Community Service

Five Jacksonville residents were recognized for their leadership, volunteerism and decades of community service during The Jacksonville Council on Elder Affairs annual 2026 Senior Citizens of the Year Awards ceremony this month.. The…

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A. Phillip Randolph Civil Rights Trail Marker Installed

Jacksonville has unveiled a new Civil Rights Trail Marker honoring A. Phillip Randolph, the Jacksonville-raised labor leader whose fight for radical equality helped reshape American history. Located in the park also bearing his name on…

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Black Public Media Brings the Story of ‘The Morgue Twins,’ to YouTube

Rebecca Blandón’s intimate portrait of twin mortuary technicians, who served New York City’s dead for over two decades, premieres on BPM’s AfroPoP Digital Shorts, October 19 NEW YORK | The Morgue Twins premieres on Black Public…

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Delta’s Present Sax in the City

An evening of contemporary jazz, fellowship and philanthropy took center stage Oct. 4 as the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. hosted “Sax in the City,” an Arts and Letters benefit supporting [...]

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