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Month: March 2017

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HBCU Presidents and One-Note Betsy

March 14, 2017 Staff 0

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux Eighty HBCU Presidents did a “fly in” to the White House in a meeting organized by Trump whisperer Omarosa, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and others. There was a White House […]

OPED

Womens’ History Month: a Time to Celebrate the Strength of Black Women in America

March 14, 2017 Staff 0

“We will be ourselves and free, or die in the attempt. Harriet Tubman was not our great-grandmother for nothing,” said Alice Walker. It is that strength and fortitude throughout the years that has helped African […]

Community

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebrated on Board Carnival Elation with Area Youth

March 8, 2017 admin 0

A Family-friendly event aboard Carnival Elation in JAXPORT celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday featured a book reading to kids from Heart for Children, a local children’s charity along with a $5,000 donation. Kids enjoyed face-painting and […]

Local

Spiritual Fitness Races Through the Northside

March 8, 2017 admin 0

The Johnson Family YMCA hosted their 12th annual Celebrate Life 5k Race/Walk over the weekend with over 400 runners participating throughout the day.  Walkers began registering at 8 a.m. eager to begin the brisk morning […]

Local

Local PACE Teen Testifies Before the US Senate Judiciary Committee

March 8, 2017 admin 0

Seventeen year-old PACE Center for Girls Alumna, Jinique Blyden testified before the US Senate Judiciary Committee this week  sharing the organizations impact in keeping girls out of the juvenile justice system.  The hearing  was called […]

Local

Town Hall Meeting Dialogue Centers on Crime, Shootings and Next Steps

March 8, 2017 admin 0

Northeast Florida Accountability Forum, (NO-FLAC), Sherwood Forest/Paradise Park Community Association, Inc., Azeria Health Foods, and other local community organizations jointly hosted a roundtable discussion with elected official Councilpersons Reginald Brown (District 10) and Sam Newby […]

Editorials

My Personal Letter to President Barack Obama

March 7, 2017 Staff 0

Dear President Obama, First, let me thank you for being so awesome. You have been an inspiration to so many people around the world, especially African Americans. Thank you for your passion, intelligence, commitment, aptitude […]

Urban Traveler

Foodies Enjoy South Beach for Annual Culinary Festival

March 2, 2017 admin 0

The 16th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami Beach had south beach on fire with a bevy of signature cocktails, entertainment, seminars and tastings. Officially dubbed the Food Network & Cooking Channel South […]

Book Reviews

No Love, No Charity: The Success of the 19th Child

March 2, 2017 admin 0

No Love, No Charity: the Success of the 19th Child is the debut book by Paul Lamar Hunter. Paul discusses his life, his upbringing, his parents and his life as the 19th child. The book brings […]

Community

Annie Ruth Foundation Students Engage with the Legendary Melba Moore

March 1, 2017 admin 0

While in Jacksonville, the legendary Melba Moore hosted a Youth Monologue Workshop exclusively for students who are involved with the AnnieRuth Foundation. The workshop took place Friday, February 24, at the Highlands Branch Library.   […]

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