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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.   […]

Greek Life

AKA Brings Awareness to Heart Disease

March 1, 2017 admin 0

By: Nikki Torian Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Pi Eta Omega Inc. chapter celebrated “Pink Goes Red” with over 50 members and friends at the School of Success Academy. Stroke and heart disease awareness will […]

Religion

Mt. Zion AME Black History Month Dialogue Focuses on Rebuilding the Temple

March 1, 2017 admin 0

Historical Mt. Zion AME Church bible study class was all smiles after studying the bible and discussing the correlation of black history icons to prophets and stories of the bible. The Black History course was […]

Community

Ladies Night Out is a Journey Into Women’s World of Shopping

March 1, 2017 admin 0

Empowerment Resources’ Ladies Night Out event at Charming Charlie River Place Market location raised over $600 to support its signature program, Journey Into Womanhood. During the private shopping event, guests met with style experts while shopping […]

Community

Vystar Credit Union Prepares Ribault Students for Financial and Tax Preparation Careers

March 1, 2017 admin 0

The Vystar Academy of Business and Finance at Jean Ribault High School was established in 2009 with support from VyStar Credit Union and is one of only 27 academies to be recognized out of more […]

Education

Forget TED Talks, EWC’s Tiger Talks Educates and Engages Local College Students

February 28, 2017 Staff 0

TED, the nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged.Today, TED covers almost all topics — from science to […]

Entertainment

The Oscars Made History by Awarding Record-breaking Number of Black Stars

February 27, 2017 Staff 0

By Lilly Workneh, huffingtonpost.com History was made at the 2017 Academy Awards on Sunday night with a record number of wins by black stars, and, ultimately by awarding the most diverse group of Oscar winners […]

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