FUNdraising Good Times – A Fresh Approach to Meetings
“What another meeting? Are you sure I have to attend????” Does this sound like you? Or maybe this is something you hear when you’re trying to schedule meetings. Let these words be a thing of […]
Month: June 2018
Simond-Johnson Park Continues Legacy of Coach “SoftKid” Bryant
Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee (SJPCRC) held their third Annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast at thw Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, June 23rd. The annual event celebrates and honors the late Coach Carlton “Soft Kid” […]
Naval Officers Honor FLA JAX
On Monday, June 25th Lieutenant Commander (Ret) Paul Nix, President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter presented FLAJAX Club President and NNOA member James Andrews and members with a plaque as a […]
#Legacykeepers: ASALH Tributes Black History 365
The James Weldon Johnson Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held its annual membership reception at the River Club last weekend with the theme “African Americans in Times […]
Community Outpouring Helps Provide Food for Needy Veterans
Last week, local seniors volunteered and served lunch to honor homeless and in-need veterans at the Clara White Mission. The meals were donated by the Jacksonville Beach Angie’s Sub Restaurant. The meal was a huge […]
As Violence Peeks, Annual Banquet Honors Youth and Community
El-Beth-El Development Center held its 9th annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet at the International Fire Fighter Hall. Since 2009, El-Beth-El has honored individuals from the community for outstanding achievements, leadership and contributions to improve the quality of life […]
Sollie Mitchell Celebrates 100th Birthday
Community advocate ad volunteer Sollie Mitchell turned 100 last weekend and was feted with celebrations across the city. Mitchell’s rich history includes a career as a Pullman Car Porter, WWII veteran and a participant in the 1963 […]
Oscar Winner Kobe Bryant Denied Invite to the Academy
Former NBA star Kobe Bryant, a best animated short Oscar winner for his autobiographical film Dear Basketball, been denied an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which announces its new […]
President of Delta Sigma Theta Pens Letter After Racial Profiling Incident
Crusader staff report The president and CEO of Delta Sigma Theta sorority has posted a letter on the organization’s website, condemning a racial profiling incident that occurred at the Bahama Breeze restaurant in Cleveland on […]
Juneteenth Celebrated Throughout Northeast Florida
Black history in America is diverse and distinctive, and one of the most unique historical celebrations that many African Americans recognize is called, Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, […]