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Month: November 2018
Community
Humana Foundation to Provide Six-Figure Grant to Improve Health of Jacksonville Residents
The Humana Foundation presented a six-figure grant to the University of Florida that to support the Health-Smart Holistic Health and Wellness Centers Program for Seniors, which aims to address the problems of social isolation, food insecurity, […]
Local
5000 Role Models Continue to Inspire and Prepare Young Black Men for the Future
Youth mentoring programs have had remarkable success throughout the country. According to national studies, young adults with mentors have higher rates of high school graduation and are less likely to drop out of school. In […]
Greek Life
CHI ETA PHI Nursing Sorority Gift Clara White Mission with Gift Cards for the Homeless
Sigma Chapter of CHI ETA PHI Nursing Sorority Inc. was one of several organizations in Jacksonville assisting in providing hot meals to needy residents on Thanksgiving. Living up to their moto “Service for Humanity” on […]
Community
Darryl Willie Sworn in as School Board Member
After a competitive election season that ended in some controversy throughout the state, three new Duval County School Board members were sworn-in during a special meeting this month. Elizabeth Andersen will take over District 2 for Scott Shine, Paula […]
Business
JTA CEO Nat Ford Inducted Into First Coast Business Ball of Fame
Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) Chief Executive Officer Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. was inducted into the First Coast Business Hall of Fame this afternoon. Ford is one of four individuals from across Northeast Florida honored by […]
Local
CSX Exec Gifts Nonprofit with Building and $30K
Crime is no stranger to the Families of Slain Children Inc. (FOSCI) staff, volunteers, community partners and the families impacted by homicide in Jacksonville. FOSCI is a community-based organization founded 13 years ago to help families […]
Local
Center Celebrates 5 Years of Saving Jax Girls
The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center has established itself as one of Northeast Florida’s leading nonprofits focusing on young ladies. It is probably safe to say that Mrs. Weaver and the policy center are on […]
Entertainment
FILM REVIEW: Creed II
This follow up to the very popular boxing film Creed (worldwide gross $174M) throws a lot of left hooks, right jabs and uppercuts, but only a few connect, and none land a knockout punch. By […]
Community
Historic Black Catholic Group Continues 100 Year Mission at Thanksgiving
The members of the Walter Darcy Court of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary (KPCLA) make Thanksgiving a priority every year. For the turkey? No. For the pumpkin pie? No. “We emphasize this holiday […]