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DCDBC Takes Buzz on the Bus to the Rally in Tally to Support Black DA

April 6, 2017 admin 0

The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus (DCDBC) was on the front line for justice, as thousands descended on the Florida State Capital for a “Rally In Tally” in support of embattled state attorney Aramis Ayala. […]

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Cheeseborough Presents 27th Track Meet at Alma Mater

April 6, 2017 admin 0

High School Athletes Durability and Stamina Focus of Annual Invitational Track Meet Jacksonville native daughter, American track and field athlete Chandra Danette Cheeseborough held her 27th annual Chandra Cheeseborough Invitational track meet, Saturday April 1st […]

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Annual NAACP ACT-SO Program Continues Legacy of Academic Excellence and Performing Arts Talent

April 6, 2017 admin 0

The NAACP ACT-SO Program held its annual competition on Saturday, April 1st, at Douglas Anderson School of The Arts. Students throughout Duval displayed their talents in dance, music, and visual arts. In July, the gold […]

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Foundation For Fortitude Celebrates Girls Power

April 6, 2017 admin 0

Local entrepreneur Sherry Blue held her Foundation for Fortitude all white attire fundraising benefit this past weekend at the Haskell Building. Foundation for Fortitude provides scholarships and mentors for young women at area colleges and […]

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Candlelight Vigil Teachers Youth MLK History, Facts and Conspiracy Theories on Anniversary of his Death

April 6, 2017 admin 0

Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church and the MLK Foundation hosted the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Service observing the 49th anniversary of his death in Memphis, TN. The program began with collaborate singing of the African […]

Obituaries

Gerald B Lang – (1942 – 2017)

March 31, 2017 admin 0

Gerald B. Lang, 74, Business Executive, Principal and Chief Client Officer at Lang Strategies, LLC passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at a local care facility surrounded by his family. He had been ill […]

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City of Jacksonville: Its Time for a Change

March 30, 2017 admin 0

 by Ben Frazier   The City of Jacksonville has a long history of corrupt and racist politics. For years, the white city fathers supported a power structure that ignored the rights of black residents and even allowed […]

Greek Life

Youth Symposium Becomes a Learning Day for Students and Mentors

March 29, 2017 admin 0

On March 25, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Edward Waters College Student Union Building, the Gamma Omicron Sigma and the Delta Upsilon Chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., hosted a Youth […]

Local

St. Paul Scouts Honor Business and Labor Trailblazers

March 29, 2017 admin 0

The St. Paul AME Church Girl Scout Troop #1478 cluster held a Women’s History month celebration to honor and celebrate local trailblazing women in labor and business. St. Paul’s Girl Scout Troop was established in 1932 […]

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GRO Takes Top Honor at AKA Regional

March 29, 2017 admin 0

Over 100 members of Jacksonville’s Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. trekked to Atlanta, Georgia last weekend for the 64th South Atlantic Regional Conference.  For the second straight year, the chapter garnered […]

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