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The Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals (JULYP) is among local organizations donating their time and energy for local back to school drives. Their event, held on the campus of Edward Waters University, including distribution of […]
The Clara White Mission has served Jacksonville’s disadvantaged for over 100 years. As the oldest historically founded African-American non-profit, they have continuously offered meals for the hungry and transitional housing for the homeless. It has […]
Recently members of the community have been appointed and/or accepted new positions. Ms. Shannon Palmer has accepted an appointment as the new chief of staff and assistant to the president for strategic initiatives at Edward […]
For 75 years, American Legion Post 197 located off of Avenue B neighborhood has been on the front line extending a hand to the veterans on the Northside. Fondly referred to as “the Post,’ most […]
Homeownership Month kicked off the 20th anniversary of Wealth Watchers during its’ annual awards luncheon inside the Jacksonville River Club. Hosted by President and CEO Carrie Davis, the luncheon honored partners and individuals who have […]
By Lynn Turpin – Standing on the steps of the federal courthouse, 33 dapper men of Duval stood tall and ready to tackle today’s injustices against the black power structure. Darryl Moore a local businessman […]
Students from Teen Leaders of America kicked off summer camp with a lesson on racial equality and African American history. led by Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., an award-winning author, historian, and Civil Rights activist. Hurst grew up […]
The Delta Delta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa (NSPDK), Inc. recently welcomed new members into their sisterhood. As a national educators’ sorority, chapters have accepted the challenge and responsibility of molding and […]
DivaStylez Girlfriends Sisterhood Inc. recently received a generous donation of $15,000 for program operations from Enterprise Rental Car, on Atlantic Blvd., for their newly formed subsidiary Princess & Company, Inc. The 15k will be utilized for scholarships […]
Disappointed after not getting into the college he applied for, Maurice Bell said he lost some of his motivation for higher education. Then Bell — who would be graduating from Lee High School — received […]
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