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Al Austin Honored as a Community Legend

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

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 […]

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ASALH Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act by Honoring Local Trailblazers

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

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 […]

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Goodwill Luncheon Reveals Success Against the Odds

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

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 […]

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Florida’s Oldest Living Veteran is a Jacksonville Native

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

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 […]

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Free Counseling Available to Seniors During Medicare Open Enrollment

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

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 […]

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EWC Names First Call Me Mister Scholar

November 20, 2014 Staff 0

Edward Waters College has named Senior, Bernard Agurs, the institution’s first Call Me MISTER Scholar. The Call Me MISTER scholarship program is open to African American males majoring in elementary education and pays for the […]

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