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Jags Preseason Win Wets the Appetite for Hungry Fans

August 30, 2018 admin 0

By Joslyn Simmons – After a sluggish start to the game on the offensive side of the ball, the Jacksonville Jaguars secure a 17-6 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons. While the offense looked out […]

Editorials

Black Candidates Have Always Been Made to Run an Extra Mile – It’s Time for that to Stop

August 30, 2018 Staff 0

When firefighters escorted me out of our home at age seven, I had know idea it had to do with my mother going up against the almost entirely white wealthy political establishment.  What turned out to […]

Greek Life

Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Hosts its Annual Retreat in JAx

August 30, 2018 admin 0

This past weekend, the national sorority Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Alpha Gamma Chapter hosted its annual officers and members retreat at Jacksonville’s Double Tree Hotel on the riverfront.  Maggie Jones, organization’s immediate past First Vice […]

Business

Chamber Entrepreneur Division Impacts Business Owners During Business Fair Rally

August 30, 2018 admin 0

ImpactJAX, the young professional’s organization of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, recently held their inaugural small business vendor fair at the Beaver Street Enterprise Center.  Vendors and business owners filled the auditorium with information packets, […]

Local

Big Names Stomp for Candidates at EWC

August 30, 2018 admin 0

Just days before the critical August Florida Primaries, The Student Government Association of Edward Waters College (EWC) in collaboration with the Gillum for Governor campaign hosted a “Be The Vote” rally. The event featured famed […]

Local

Jax Weekend Filled With Violence Leaving 4 Dead

August 30, 2018 admin 0

When we hear about gang plagued cities filled with violence, we usually think of northeastern areas. Jacksonville however got a rude awakening last weekend beginning with a high school football game at Raines High School […]

Local

Naval Officers Continue to Serve Their Country Through Student Aid

August 30, 2018 admin 0

In an effort to not only serve their nation, but help others, the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter recently made a positive impact on the local community by donating over $1,000 in backpacks […]

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Fans Still Jubilant After Jags Lose Pre Seasoner Opener 20-24 Against Sainsts

August 24, 2018 admin 0

TIAA stadium was packed to capacity for last week’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Several backups on the Jacksonville Jaguars excelled despite the loss, Jags 20, New Orleans Saints, 24. Backup quarterback Cody […]

Community

Black Panthers Among Protestors Leading to Arrest of White Officer

August 23, 2018 admin 0

The Black Panther Party has always been at the forefront of fighting for the rights of African Americans.  Recently, a member of the New Black Panther Party was arrested in nearby Kingsland, GA, for participating […]

Community

August is the Month of Philanthropic Receiving

August 23, 2018 admin 0

This past Sunday, after preaching a rousing sermon of giving thanks for your blessings, Central Baptist International Church Pastor Karl Hodges accepted a three hundred dollar check from the Royal Vagabonds Club for the CBIC […]

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