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Through Our Eyes Exhibit at the Ritz

January 30, 2015 admin 0

An exhibit featuring visual autobiographies created by twenty Jacksonville area African-American artist. Many special events, workshops and gallery talks will be offered during this exhibition. For more visit the Ritz, 829 N. Davis St. or […]

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Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Coming to Jax!

January 28, 2015 admin 0

Maze hits the Florida Theater in Jacksonville, Florida, Friday, January 30th.  The Jacksonville Free Press had a chance to speak to longtime Maze featuring Frankie Beverly group member, conga and background vocalist Roame Lowry; and […]

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Anita Bakers Roast & Toast Celebration of Life

January 27, 2015 admin 0

Anita Baker Roast and Toast Birthday Celebration of Life – Local promoter and Giggles Comedy Club owner Anita Baker celebrated her birthday over the weekend at Ms. Dee’s comedy club at Regency Square Mall. Local […]

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2015 Steve Harvey/ Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship Program Now Open

January 26, 2015 Staff 0

Nationwide — The Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Scholarship Program offers scholarship awards and once-in-a-lifetime apprenticeship experiences to African American youth looking to pave the way for their futures. The program is under the umbrella of […]

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TLC Creating Final Album With Funds Raised Off the Internet

January 26, 2015 Staff 0

After 25 years, T-Boz and Chilli, will release a final album as TLC. The two remaining members of the hip-hop group created a Kickstarter campaign on January 19th to fund the upcoming project. Tionne “T-Boz” […]

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Former Gator Willie Jackson Named EWC Athletic Director

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

Former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver, Willie Bernard Jackson, Jr. was officially named the new Athletic Director for Edward Waters College (EWC)last week at a press conference in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex. […]

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HBCUs Divided Over Free Community College

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNNPA) – Black college educators and supporters are sharply split over whether President Obama’s proposal to offer a free two-year community college education to students making progress […]

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Growing Up White in Jim Crow Atlanta

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

By Heather Gray I know much has been written about this period – primarily the 1950’s and early 1960’s. I am, however, sharing some of my experiences and reflections about growing up in “Jim Crow” […]

Local

100 Black Men of Jacksonville Infinite Scholar College Fair Nets $1 Million + in Scholarships

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) recently hosted their 11th Annual Infinite Scholar College Fair  at the Schultz Center. This event featured more than 20 national, regional, and local colleges and universities . […]

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Fisher of Men Tackle Mentoring, Fatherhood and Social Issues

January 23, 2015 Staff 0

Alvin W. King, founder of Fishers of Men held a “get anchored and informed” event over the weekend to inspire men to be agents of change. Founded November 2013, Fisher’s of Men is an organization […]

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