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Afrofuturism and the Black Metaverse
Read full article: Afrofuturism and the Black MetaverseThe celebration of Juneteenth is a historic event that changed the scope of life for African slaves. Finally receiving freedom that was provided by Abraham Lincoln through the Emancipation Proclamation. It was not for some time that slaves in Texas and other parts of this nation realized that they were legally free as Union soldiers spread the word as they traveled across the land.
Safety first: Security to ramp up around downtown Saturday for Jacksonville’s Bicentennial celebration
Read full article: Safety first: Security to ramp up around downtown Saturday for Jacksonville’s Bicentennial celebrationBrown said to expect uniformed and plain-clothed officers all over the area.
Jacksonville’s ‘Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration’ returns
Read full article: Jacksonville’s ‘Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration’ returnsJacksonville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will return this year at multiple locations throughout the city to celebrate the nation’s independence.
Veteran police lieutenant who died with COVID-19 honored at service
Read full article: Veteran police lieutenant who died with COVID-19 honored at serviceVeteran police lieutenant who died with COVID-19 honored at servicePublished: August 15, 2020, 11:21 pmA celebration of life was held Saturday for Lt. Chris Cunningham, a 22-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office who died after weeks in the hospital battling the coronavirus.