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Month: January 2017

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HBCU Band Will March at Inauguration

January 9, 2017 Staff 0

by Jeff Martin ATLANTA (AP) — The marching band of a historically black college in Alabama will perform in President-elect Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inaugural parade, despite a barrage of criticism, the school’s president announced […]

Local

Renowned Lecturer Dr. Umar Johnson Enlightens Jax Audience to Plight of Black Males

January 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Dr. Umar Johnson, also known as the “The Prince of Pan Afrikanism” recently lectured to a stnainding room only audience on the African American community ills and liabilities. Thousands of Jacksonville […]

Community

FLA JAX 87th Annual Festivities Remains a Tradition with a Purpose

January 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Doubletree Hilton Hotel was the location for the FLAJAX 87th annual Christmas Ball. FLAJAX members, family and friends came together to mingle and celebrate the clubs success.  Over 400 patrons […]

Lifestyle

Local Comedian Miracle Smith Spews Laugh Out Loud Laughter

January 6, 2017 admin 0

Author and comedian Miracle Touch took to the stage at the Comedy Club of Jacksonville located on Beach Blvd to eject her jokes on life as a comedian. Audience members were in stitches as they laughed […]

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Mariah Carey – VOCAL FAIL & LIP SYNC FAIL 2017

January 5, 2017 admin 0

Mariah Carey – VOCAL FAIL & LIP SYNC FAIL 2017 […]

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