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Father of Venus and Serena Williams Gets Inducted into the American Tennis Association’s Hall of Fame

June 12, 2017 Staff 0

Registration for the 100th American Tennis Association National Championships & Centennial Celebration is now open! Tennis enthusiasts ages 8 and up have the opportunity to participate in this historic series of events recognizing the century-long legacy of […]

Community

Lynn Jones Among 2018 Leadership Jacksonville Class

June 7, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press Associate Editor Lynn Jones is among 57 area professionals selected for the Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2018. The year long program will provide participants the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and enhance […]

Community

VPK Graduates Ready to Take Their Steps Into the Future

June 7, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Future Steps Learning Center Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program 2017 graduation was held over the weekend at their location on Moncrief Rd. Over 100 parents, family members and friends showed up to […]

Community

Coalition Fighting the Power on the Northside

June 7, 2017 admin 0

Northside Coalition members held a fish fry fundraiser over the weekend near the intersection of Moncrief and Soutel to raise funds and bring awareness to their fight to end the northside’s ills. The Northside Coalition, under […]

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Prudence Williams Named Social Worker of the Year

June 7, 2017 admin 0

 Prudence Williams has earned the highest honor for the Stat e of Florida by being named “Florida Chapter Social Worker of the Year.” She obtained a Master’s in Social Worker from the prestigious Florida State […]

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AKA Awards $10K+ in Scholarships to Local Students

June 7, 2017 admin 0

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Pi Eta Omega chapter in partnership with the Alpha Clay Pearls Inc. Foundation, awarded $12,500 in Scholarships to local deserving high school area students. Fourteen Clay/Duval county area seniors received funds […]

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FOSCI Promotes Unity In The Community

June 7, 2017 admin 0

To help bring awareness and celebrate life in the community, Families of Slain Children, Inc. (FOSCI) held their 4th annual “Unity in the Community Day” at their headquarters located on Myrtle Ave.  Hundreds from the […]

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Celebrity Chef’s Create Miracle on Ashley Street to Benefit Homeless

June 7, 2017 admin 0

Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 23rd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

Editorials

Let’s Do the National Search for the Next FAMU President

June 5, 2017 Staff 0

by Rev. R.B. Holmes Florida A&M University is beginning a very important chapter in its storied life. Undoubtedly the gem of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, stakeholders writing that chapter are anxious to restore the […]

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Entrepreneur Launches Crazy Coffee Shop

June 2, 2017 admin 0

Ed Bartley is no stranger to being an entrepreneur. Having a successful trucking business for over 11 years he has a niche for exciting new business ventures.  In January 2016 he was introduced to Alicia […]

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