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Attendees from around the country joined thousands in New Orleans, LA last weekend for the annual Essence Festival. #EssenceFest took over social media due to through-provoking events with Reverend Al Sharpeton, Tryavon Martin’s mother Sybrina […]

Acclaimed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has a new client on the First Coast. He is representing a pregnant woman who says she was beaten by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office corrections officer while detained and […]

Seeing Costa Rican school children thrust their arms out of windows to excitedly wave hello, was an eye-opening experience for Raines High School students Dana Adams, Le’Shonte’a Ethridge, and recent graduate Joshua McAfee. The three […]

As the American workforce continues to evolve, areas of study like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have been critical as we prepare students for the jobs of the future. A non profit summer camp […]

Jacksonville native Roland Powell better known by his comedic stage name, “Lil Duval,” held his annual come together day Independence Day Street Festival in the heart of the city on Myrtle Ave. and Kings Rd. Lil […]

Last week, Northwest Jax Community Development Corporation held their annual ‘Paint the Town’ neighborhood improvement project focusing on the Magnolia Gardens and Old Floradale neighborhoods. Over a course of five days, volunteers assisted in the painting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]