Journalism
Where Dreams Come True (DDA 2013)
WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE March 14, 2013 Filed under METRO Posted by admin Florida teens participate in Disney Dreamers Academy hosted by Steve Harvey, Essence Magazine BY PENNY DICKERSON SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER High school students converged upon the state last week for the sixth annual Disney Dreamers Academy sponsored by Walt Disney […]
The Kinsey Collection: African-American family debuts cultural exhibit at Disney (DDA 2013)
A Whole New World: The Kinsey Collection By Penny Dickerson on March 20, 2013 If the art of sharing were worth its weight in gold, the amassed cultural treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey would easily personify Ft. Knox. The philanthropist couple have gathered 400 ‘authentic and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and manuscripts that tell […]
Part I – “The Life & Death of Jimmy Jackson”
THE LIFE & DEATH OF JIMMY JACKSON December 20, 2012 This is the first in a series of stories framing the life of James Roland Jackson III, known as ‘Jimmy’ to his family. BY PENNY DICKERSON SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER Last week, America and much of the world was transfixed by tragedy. The […]
Part II – “The Life & Death of Jimmy Jackson.”
THE LIFE & DEATH OF JIMMY JACKSON January 31, 2013 Looking for his piece of the pie Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories framing the life of James Roland Jackson, III, known as “Jimmy” to his family. BY PENNY DICKERSON SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER Gun violence in […]
Part III – The Life & Death of Jimmy Jackson
‘I ain’t gon’ kill nobody’ Immediate and extended family members of Jimmy Jackson pose at the repast after his funeral in June 2012. His family rallied to his side during a 10-day hospital vigil in Jacksonville. (CHARLES W. CHERRY II / FLORIDA COURIER) Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of stories framing […]
Part IV – “The Life & Death of Jimmy Jackson.”
“Hey, he’s getting robbed!” Witness describes night young entrepreneur died at Jacksonville nightclub notorious for violence February 28, 2013Filed under METRO Posted by admin Click link below to read Florida Courier digital archive http://flcourier.com/2013/02/28/hey-hes-getting-robbed/ Witness describes night young entrepreneur died at Jacksonville nightclub notorious for violence Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in series of […]
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