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Month: January 2017

National

For the First Time in American History, a Black Woman will be Depicted on a Commemorative Collectors Coin

January 22, 2017 Staff 0

For the first time in American history, the United States Mint and Treasury have put a black woman on money. Recently, the agencies unveiled the 2017 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin, which portrays Lady Liberty […]

Entertainment

Comedian Bill Bellamy Delights Jax Audiences With Sold Out Shows

January 22, 2017 Staff 0

Comedian, actor and show host Bill Bellamy brought Jacksonville crowds to their feet for six sold out shows over the MLK holiday weekend. Hosted by the Jacksonville Comedy Club, two openers warmed up the crowd […]

Photos

2017 Martin Luther King Day Spent Parading and Community Volunteering

January 20, 2017 admin 0

Where you spotted at the 2017 City of Jax Martin Luther King Parade, United Way Northeast Florida Day of Service and Annual MLK celebration honoring city of Jacksonville employee Track Elps, see photos here! SMV […]

Community

Anne Frank Exhibit Brings Life Icons Fight for Justice and Equality

January 19, 2017 admin 0

Anne Frank: A History for Today,’ is an international exhibition that tells the story of the young Jewish girl who gained international fame after the posthumous publication of the diary she wrote while her family […]

Local

Local Bolles Student Gives 100 Girls Chance to See Hidden Figures through GoFundMe Campaign

January 19, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Seventh Grader Latonja Richardson has raised nearly $2,500 to make sure 100 girls can head to the theater to view Hidden Figures in local theaters. Utilizaing a GoFundMe account, she is one of several people […]

Local

Bing Case Breathed New Life With Celebrity Lawyers Taking Over

January 19, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Former television judge known for her candid realism, Attorney Glenda A. Hatchett, has joined the case of 22-year old Vernell Bing, Jr. who was killed in Jacksonville May 22, 2016. Bing […]

OPED

As We Reflect on King’s Legacy – Is America Moving in the Wrong Direction?

January 17, 2017 Staff 0

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Dr. Martin Luther King. How relevant is this quote as we prepare for the Trump […]

Editorials

DeVry University Students to Benefit from $100 Million FTC Settlement

January 13, 2017 Staff 0

By Charlene Crowell For the third time in two years, a large for-profit college has faced charges of defrauding its students. This time the charges stem from promises of jobs and incomes that never materialized. […]

National

IRS Warns Tax Refunds Delayed for Low-income Americans

January 13, 2017 Staff 0

Tax refunds will be delayed this year for some 40 million Americans. By Ben Popken, nbcnews.com If your refund is delayed this year, you can thank the IRS — and identity thieves. Millions of low-income […]

Local

Catapult Academy meet with FAMU Recruiters for Higher Academic Excellence

January 13, 2017 admin 0

On Tuesday January 10th FAMU Recruiters made a special trip to Jacksonville to visit with students that attends Catapult Academy. Catapult partners with School Districts to operate their Drop Out & Credit Recovery Programs. Catapult […]

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