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by Brian Foster , Sr. The Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. held its 4th annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Thursday November 11, 2021, at the Adam Herbert Center on the University of […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Hundreds of well wishers lined up to celebrate the 100th birthday for civil rights activist and United States Postal Service retiree Lloyd Pearson.  For more than 50 years, Pearson has been […]

The Black Adoption Experience, an anthology was recently published by Leola Williams.  The book compilation consists of local parents who have adopted a child or children and wrote about their experiences. In addition, some adoptees […]

Former athlete and Coach Darrin Eakins is the Founder and CEO of DuBlasé Whiskey and Co-Owner of the Nassau Pride American Basket Association (ABA) Professional Basketball Southeast Region Team.  A 2006 graduate of Douglas Anderson […]

Single mother Koumba Smith recently received a gifted car For her volunterrism with the Boys & Grils Club. as the result of a partnership between Toyota of Arlington and GEICO. Koumba is an engaged and […]

Trey Ford and friends recently released the book entitled: “Ten Toes Down vol.2 – Defining Moments during Culture Lounge Jacksonville” at The Cookbook Restaurant located in the Historic Springfield. The initial volume, “Ten Toes Down […]

The iconic Dîner En Blanc found its way back to downtown this month. The all white affair kicked off over the weekend with diners filling up Broad, Clay, and Pearl streets, headquartered at the Duval […]