Video
Is The ‘Ferguson Commission’ On Racial Inequality Too Little, Too Late?
Is The ‘Ferguson Commission’ On Racial Inequality Too Little, Too Late? […]
Month: November 2014
National
Feds to Create Wrongful Convictions Unit
By Jazelle Hunt U.S. Attorneys across the nation are professional prosecutors, making sure criminals are locked up for their crimes. Beginning this fall, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia will take on […]
Greek Life
Gamma Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter Celebrates 92nd Anniversary
To celebrate the 92nd Anniversary of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. the Gamma Omicron Sigma Alumnae Chapter held a Rededication Ceremony on the campus of Edward Waters College. The following Friday, November 14th, the […]
Lifestyle
Fly Jock Swoops in Town to the Delight of Local Fans
The Tom Joyner Morning Show visited Jacksonville last weekend for a happy hour meet and greet reception at the Ritz Theater. The next morning, Tom and his crew including J. Anthony Brown and Sybil produced […]
Entertainment
Hollywood Comes Home for Intensive Acting Class
Top acting Coach Scott Whitehurst and The Haves and The Have Nots’ Angela Robinson along with Darryl Reuben Hall hosted a weekend-long acting intensive at Stage Aurora Theatrical Company this past weekend, November 14-16. The […]
Local
Al Austin Honored as a Community Legend
On Saturday, November 15, 2014, the AnnieRuth Foundation hosted Honoring a Community Legend. The 2014 recipient was Alfred “Al” Austin. Honoring a Community Legend is the forum used by the AnnieRuth Foundation to acknowledge unsung […]
Local
ASALH Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act by Honoring Local Trailblazers
The James Weldon Johnson Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History recently held its’ annual luncheon celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the […]
Local
Goodwill Luncheon Reveals Success Against the Odds
The 14th Annual Goodwill Striving to Succeed Luncheon boasted more than 650 community leaders eagerly awaiting the celebrity fashion show and yearly awards. But the real stars of the day were the three Goodwill Achievers […]
Local
Florida’s Oldest Living Veteran is a Jacksonville Native
Lorraine Carr of the Quilt of Valor Foundation recently honored the oldest living female, World War II Veteran, Cpl. Josephine E. Statham, age 96 with a beautiful hand-made quilt. The presentation was held at the […]
Commentaries
Free Counseling Available to Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment
by Kenyonn Demps Medicare’s Annual Election Period is now in full swing (October 15 through December 7) and many people, including those new to Medicare, find themselves uncertain about their Medicare options and the processes […]