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Month: January 2018

Business

Deal Re-Establishes ESSENCE as a 100% Black-Owned Independent Company

January 5, 2018 Staff 0

Essence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community and commerce, has announced its acquisition of multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks will continue […]

National

PBS Frontline Investigates Black Genocide By Abortion

January 5, 2018 Staff 0

Nationwide — FRONTLINE, the award-winning documentary series on PBS, has endeavored to probe into the African American anti-abortion movement in the United States (Click here to watch the episode online). The Rev. Clenard H. Childress […]

International

South Africa’s National Anthem is Voted the World’s Best

January 5, 2018 Staff 0

By Frederick H. Lowe Celebrating the “Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. National Anthem, has divided the country with fewer people watching  NFL games because of protests by some black players who kneel on one knee during […]

Political

The Big pay Back: U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones Hires a Black Chief of Staff

January 5, 2018 Staff 0

Dana Gresham By Frederick H. Lowe U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones of Alabama on Tuesday hired Dana Gresham, an African-American Washington, D.C. insider, as his chief of staff. Jones, who will be sworn in Wednesday will […]

Sports

Mike Tyson Breaks Ground for a Marijuana Ranch

January 5, 2018 Staff 0

Mike Tyson By Frederick H. Lowe Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and his business partners have broken ground on a 40-acre ranch in California City, California, to grow marijuana now that California has […]

Lifestyle

Empowerment Conference Comes to Jax for Women At Werk!

January 4, 2018 admin 0

Women are on the MOVE! They are forward-thinking, intelligent and dedicated to making the world a better place. But the odds seem to always be stacked against them. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) […]

Community

Johnson to Lead Recently Charted Local Chapter of National Congress of Black Women

January 3, 2018 admin 0

  The National Congress of Black Women Inc. (NCBW), Jacksonville Chapter recently held their Chartering ceremony to reestablish its presence and elect 2018 executive board officers.  The organization will be under the leadership of former […]

Greek Life

Dr. Norma White Honored With Own Parkway

January 3, 2018 admin 0

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Incorporated, Gamma Rho Omega Chapter joined family and friends for the unveiling of the Dr. Norma Ruth Solomon White Parkway. The unveiling paid tribute to Dr. White’s trailblazing legacy to […]

Lifestyle

Annual Vision Party Inspires and Engages for the New Year

January 3, 2018 admin 0

For the second year author, speaker, and business consultant Angela Mealer hosted Jacksonville’s Best Vision Board Party. The event was held on Saturday, December 30th at the Rhythm Factory Music and Dance Studio located in […]

Community

Fresh Ministries Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer of NE Florida

January 3, 2018 admin 0

  Jeannetta Mock has joined Fresh Ministries as Chief Operations Officer. Jeannetta, a native of Baltimore who holds bachelor and master degrees from the University of North Florida, is a decorated U.S. Army veteran who retired […]

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