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Delta Delta Chapter Host Two State Founders Day Celebration

May 24, 2017 admin 0

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter celebrated their annual Founders’ Day event with their sister chapters Alpha Gamma of Jacksonville, Gamma Eta of St. Augustine and Delta Zeta of Waycross, […]

Greek Life

Delta Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter host 2nd annual College and Career Teen Summit

May 19, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the second annual Teen Summit: College and Career Ready program at Westside High school on Tuesday, May 16th. The event was a highlight of May […]

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Oprah Winfrey speaks at Agnes Scott College’s 128th Commencement

May 18, 2017 Jacksonville Free Press 0

Oprah Winfrey speaks at Agnes Scott College’s 128th Commencement […]

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Creating Pathways for Women and Minorities at Business of Inclusion

May 18, 2017 admin 0

More than 70 companies were represented at the JAX Chamber’s 2nd Business of Inclusion forum Monday. The event focused on how diverse talent creates a vibrant economy and ways to create a leadership path for […]

Community

Basketball Giants Jam with Students for Wayman’s Hoops for Hope

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

The Wayman Academy Hoops for Hope Program held its first public event on the grounds of Wayman Ministries in the Wayman Academy gymnasium. The Giant Jam and Spring Festival were front and center on the […]

Religion

NC NAACP President Barber Leaves in June to Join National Poor People’s Campaign

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Wilmington Journal (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Though he insists that he’s “really not leaving,” Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, the nationally renown president of the State Conference […]

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The Republican Health Care Plan is Making Me Sick

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

by Dr. Wilmer Leon (TriceEdneyWire.com) – “This is a great plan. I actually think it will get even better. This is a repeal and replace of Obamacare. Make no mistake about it…” – President Trump May […]

Sports

Here’s How Colin Kaepernick Is Helping Parolees Get Back on Their Feet

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

NFL star Colin Kaepernick may be still searching for a team, but while he meets with organizations to see where–or if–he’ll be playing next season, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is putting in work in the community. […]

Entertainment

Why Chris Rock Wants to Record His Comedy Special in Front of a Black Audience

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

(Ebony) Last October, Chris Rock inked a massive deal with Netflix–reportedly totally $40 million–to bring two new comedy specials to the streaming service. Though he’s been working on material at clubs and now on the […]

Entertainment

The Wait is Over! ‘OITNB’ Season 5 Trailer is Here

May 15, 2017 Staff 0

Last year, viewers were left in tears after beloved Orange is the New Black (OITNB) character, Poussey ( played by Samira Wiley who recently got married in real life), was killed at the end of Season 4. […]

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