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‘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 […]

Obituaries

Homegoing Celebration Set for Dr. James Augustus Joyner

July 14, 2015 Staff 0

Dr. James Augustus Joyner 1942-2015 by Jeanine Ferguson Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 20, 1942, Dr. Joyner attended the local public schools and graduated from New Stanton Senior High School and later Florida A&M […]

National

Eric Garner’s Family to Receive $5.9m Settlement from New York City

July 14, 2015 Staff 0

The city of New York has agreed to pay $5.9m to the family of Eric Garner, the 43-year-old man who died on Staten Island last July after being placed in an illegal chokehold by a police […]

Sports

Coach James Day Inducted in the National H.S. Coaches Hall of Fame

July 10, 2015 Staff 0

The 20th Annual National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Induction (NHSACA) luncheon was held in Rochester, Minnesota to present awards to the 30 inductees that represented 17 states. Jacksonville’s own celebrated Coach […]

Local

JLOC Continues to Fulfill the Million Man March Pledge

July 10, 2015 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee of the Millions More Movement ,Inc., a local non-profit organization continued to fulfill the pledge they took 20 years ago at the Historic Million Man March. For 20 years JLOC, […]

Local

The Legacy of Success: Jax Non-profit Wants You to Give the Suit off your Back

July 10, 2015 Staff 0

Suited For Success, the local nonprofit organization providing business suits and career attire and job readiness training for men in the Jacksonville community seeking employment, is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse to launch its seventh National […]

Local

Youth and Leadership Focus of DIP Youth Empowerment Symposium

July 10, 2015 Staff 0

The Divine Intervention and Prevention (DIP) Foundation and Shofar Magazine recently hosted its inaugural Youth Empowerment and Crime Prevention Fundraiser at Holiday Hill Baptist Church. Community members gathered to hear powerful messages from D.I.P. Executive […]

National

After 54 Years, Confederate Flag Removed from South Carolina Statehouse

July 10, 2015 Staff 0

JEFFREY COLLINS, Associated Press MEG KINNARD, Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate flag was lowered from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse to the cheers of thousands on Friday, ending its 54-year […]

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