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Week of Youth Activities Attract Celebrities While Tackling Gun Violence Initiatives

July 13, 2017 admin 0

When local Jacksonville artist Lamarco Wilcox, a former Jacksonville recording artist, was run down and killed in 20011 by his girlfriend, his friends vowed to ensure his legacy would be one of positivity. Last weekend […]

Lifestyle

Designer and Historian P. Mendez Celebrates Birthday

July 13, 2017 admin 0

On Wednesday, July 5th a birthday celebration honoring fashion maven Padrica Mendez was held at St. Johns Town Center Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant. The theme for the evening was “Dinner with a Diva.” Ms Mendez was […]

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All Star Comedian Katt Williams Films Live Shows at the Florida Theatre

July 13, 2017 admin 0

Comedian Katt Williams Great America Tour was in town over the weekend filming two shows for his upcoming comedy special to be aired on cable TV. The Florida Theatre was packed with fans waiting to […]

Business

FUNdraising Good Times – Prerequisites for Fundraising Success – Part One

July 12, 2017 admin 0

It’s money that makes the world round. While not everyone would put it so bluntly, the truth is that for many nonprofits money is one of the most-needed resources. Ideas and programs abound, but it […]

Entertainment

‘Girls Trip’ Star Tiffany Haddish Nabs Her First Showtime Stand-Up Special

July 11, 2017 Staff 0

If you don’t know Tiffany Haddish from The Carmichael Show and Keanu, you will certainly know her by the end of next month for her role in the uproariously funny comedy Girls Trip. In the […]

Entertainment

Master P Gives Back to New Orleans Seniors

July 11, 2017 Staff 0

Master P poses with elderly residents who live at Guste Homes in New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA— Businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller aka Master P recently took time to visit Guste Homes, a residency complex […]

International

President Trump Hosts Chibok Schoolgirls at the White House

July 11, 2017 Staff 0

On the night of April 14, 2014, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria. They broke in disguised as guards, and forced the girls to leave the school and come […]

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Be a 2018 Disney Dreamer at Walt Disney World Resort

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

DREAMS COME TRUE when creative minds have access to hands on, career workshops that allow them to acquire skills in communication techniques, leadership qualities, and networking strategies. Disney Dreamers Academy applicants answer essay questions about […]

Sports

Lawsuit Claims Atlanta Hawks Discriminated Against Kanye West, Drake and Other Black Artists

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

By Sydney Scott, essence.com A lawsuit agains the Atlanta Hawks claims Black artists were discriminated against at the arena. TMZ reports that a former Atlanta Hawks security manager is suing the team after he says he was […]

Entertainment

‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis, Dies at 39

July 10, 2017 Staff 0

“True Blood” actor Nelsan Ellis’ family said on Monday that the star died Saturday from heart failure due to complications from his “withdrawal from alcohol.” In a statement, HBO said, “We were extremely saddened to […]

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