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Gracie Chandler Releases First Novel on Historical Fiction

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

  Local authoress Gracie Chandler recently celebrated the release of her first novel, Free to Be, with a book signing at the Historic Springfield Community Learning Center. The book gives the reader a fictionalized account […]

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EWC Wins Two National HBCU Awards

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

Edward Waters College (EWC) was awarded two 2015 HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Awards presented by HBCU Digest at the annual AARP HBCU Awards ceremony held at Hampton University last weekend. The EWC Department […]

Greek Life

AKA Debutantes Enjoy American Beach Soiree

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

The second in a series of social events was held last weekend for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, 2015 Debutante Coterie. The event was held in honor of Debutante Darian […]

Education

FAMU President Elmira Mangum Receives HCBU ‘Female President of the Year’ Award

July 20, 2015 Staff 0

Dr. Elmira Mangum HAMPTON, Va. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) President Elmira Mangum, Ph.D., was awarded the prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) “Female President of the Year” Award presented by the […]

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Omega Leadership Conference Impacts Jax Vowing to Save One Life at a Time

July 16, 2015 Staff 0

As part of the National Leadership Conference held in Jacksonville, last week, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted 100 Young men from Jacksonville and Tallahassee during its Annual Youth Leadership Conference and Mentorship Program […]

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Jax NAACP Student Garners National ACT-SO Silver Medal

July 16, 2015 Staff 0

The NAACP ACT-SO National Competition began this week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Jacksonville students well represented. Jacksonville’s local NAACP Chapter traveled with 10 students to compete in the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition. The Silver Medal […]

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Education

EWC Named One of the Most Affordable Colleges

July 16, 2015 Staff 0

Edward Waters College (EWC) was named one of the most affordable by Great Value Colleges, a website that seeks to match students with their degree program at the lowest price. The website ranked EWC 25th […]

Entertainment

‘Empire’ Snubbed by Emmy Awards, Several Black Actors Nominated

July 16, 2015 Staff 0

Fox’s smash hip-hop drama “Empire” may have scored with fans, but it didn’t hit any high notes with Emmy voters. The hit show scored only three Emmy nods, for series star Taraji P. Henson as best […]

Community

“Saturday Night Lights” a Grassroots Community Activity Initiative

July 16, 2015 admin 0

“Saturday Night Lights” a Grassroots Community Activity Initiative – The first installation of Sankofa Saturdays was a resounding success. The program is currently piloted at Clanzel Brown Park as one of its premiere “Saturday Night […]

Health

Seniors ‘Sneak’ Up on Daily Exercise

July 16, 2015 admin 0

When you think of Silver Sneakers, you probably think of a sporty pair of tennis shoes. However for seniors attending the Johnson Family YMCA, it means organized camaraderie and fellowship combined with fitness and a […]

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