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Month: January 2016

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2016 Calendar Unveiling Reveals Jax History Makers Who Stand On Hallowed Ground

January 27, 2016 admin 0

The 2016 Jacksonville Black History Calendar unveiling was held at the main Library, continued to salute Jacksonville’s history makers past and present honoring local youth and trailblazers. Attendees paid homage to the ancestors by opening with the […]

Community

Boselli Foundation Still Impacting Urban Youth

January 27, 2016 admin 0

Nearly a decade after controversially entering an urban neighborhood to positively impact the lives of neighborhood youth.  The Boselli Foundation is still making a difference in at-risk neighborhoods on the Northside of Jacksonville. Established in 2007 […]

Local

City Salutes the Life of a King with Service, Celebration and Achievement

January 22, 2016 Staff 0

Despite record breaking cold temperatures and the temptation of staying home and comfortable, thousands of Jacksonians participated in activities to commemorate the life of noted civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr. Festivities began Friday […]

National

Black Lawmakers Calls for House Panel to Investigate U.S. Police Shootings

January 22, 2016 Staff 0

A top African-American congressman is calling for the formation of a House select committee to investigate some of the police officer-involved shootings that have triggered controversies and mass condemnation in the United States for the […]

Local

100 Black Men of Jax College Fair Nets More Than $1 Million in Scholarships

January 22, 2016 Staff 0

Jacksonville, FL – The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) hosted their 12th Annual Infinite Scholar College Fair, January 16, 2016 at the Schultz Center. The event featured about 30 National, Regional, and local […]

Greek Life

Jacksonville Deltas Celebrate 70 Years of Activism

January 22, 2016 Staff 0

by Karel Danzie One year closer to a Century more for Delta. A celebration for 103 years of scholarship, service, and sisterhood globally and 70 years locally was held by the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of […]

Business

Entrepreneurs Gather to Network, Inspire, Engage and Educate Each Other

January 21, 2016 admin 0

Donteacia Seymour, President and CEO of the Founders Brunch sent out a call to all entrepreneurs, Founders and CEOs of small businesses to attend a unique networking event. One attendance pre-requisite asked participates to complete […]

Photos

Jax Celebrates Annual Martin Luther King Jr., Parade

January 21, 2016 admin 0

The MLK Memorial Foundation held the  36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration on Monday, January 18, 2016. The Jacksonville, Florida, parade has continued to grow since its inception in 1980. Consistent with last […]

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Community

Florida Forest Service Provides 10,000 Free Trees to Florida Homeowners

January 19, 2016 Staff 0

  In honor of Florida’s Arbor Day, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the Florida Forest Service is providing 10,000 free trees to Florida homeowners through a partnership with the Arbor […]

Editorials

The African-American State of the Union

January 19, 2016 Staff 0

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. While millions of people across the United States and throughout the world will continue to affirm, discuss, or respond in various ways to the last State of Union by America’s first […]

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