Black history in America is diverse and distinctive, and one of the most unique historical celebrations that many African Americans recognize is called, Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, […]
On Sunday, June 17th, nine contestants vied for the coveted crown of Miss Duval 2018. Contestants strutted before a panel of seven judges and an enthusiastic crowd of fans. The categories of competition included presentation […]
Local members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Duval Chapter, a high school mentoring program, recently participated in a three day college tour visiting Valdosta State University, Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and […]
Over the weekend family and friends of Vernice Pinkston-Whitfield met at the Premier Event Center celebrate her retirement. Pinkston-Whitfield retired this year after 21 years as a teacher and counselor at James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory […]
The neighborhood along Robena Road, off of Interstate 295 and Lem Turner Road, is a vibrant community featuring condos and single family homes. Area resident Leon Barber’s daily routine always included morning walks where he noticed trash […]
Edward Waters College (EWC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly acquired James Weldon Johnson building. EWC supporters were invited to join EWC’s 29th President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, the 115th Bishop in the African Methodist […]
The “Eckerd Connects” program held their annual workforce awards celebration at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Sixteen participants were honored for their career goals and assessments. Eckerd Connects is a year round program that engages young […]
By Charlene Crowell For as long as many people of color can remember, succeeding generations have called for justice. Despite these age-old pleas, justice is not only elusive, but frustrating since the enactment of a […]
PUMA has announced they are relaunching their basketball division with JAY-Z as the president of operations. The German design company also signed top NBA prospects Deandre Ayton, Zhaire Smith and Marvin Bagley to be the […]
Patrice Harris, who is the chief health officer for Fulton County, is the first African-American woman to be elected president of the AMA. by Eric Mandel via Atlanta Business Chronicle Atlanta psychiatrist Patrice A. Harris will […]
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