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Business

Kidpreneur Fest Prepares Young Sharks for Entrepreneurship

April 6, 2018 admin 0

The inaugural Kidpreneur Fest, a youth entrepreneurship expo for young persons 18 and under, brought out the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local youth. Kids had the opportunity to pitch their businesses, sell their products or […]

Lifestyle

TJMS’ Huggy Lowdown Brings Comedy Act Back

April 6, 2018 admin 0

Tom Joyner Morning Show comedians Huggy Low Down and Chris Paul returned to the Comedy Zone for a weekend full of laughs! The three day weekend was packed to capacity as attendees laughed out loud […]

Community

Coca-Cola Donates $12,500 to 100 Black Men

April 6, 2018 admin 0

Coca–Cola Beverages Florida presented a donation of $12,500 to 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. This is the fourth check presentation Coke Florida has hosted, following their commitment during Black History Month to donate a […]

Religion

Wayman Temple Host Good Friday Concert with Gospel Icon Kurt Carr

April 6, 2018 admin 0

Wayman Temple held its 8th Annual Good Friday Free Concert last weekend at its West Campus location. The event was hosted by Freddie Rhodes of WCGL, with local opening gospel artist Anishia Rae Christie and […]

Local

Festival Helps Children DIP into the Easter Spirit

April 4, 2018 admin 0

Divine Intervention and Prevention (DIP) held a free community ‘Eggstra Funds” Good Friday festival for kids from Duval County and surrounding communities. Children enjoyed face painting, arts and crafts, goodie bags, an egg decorating contest, […]

Local

Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Promotes Fortitude, Life Skills and Community Service

April 4, 2018 admin 0

Local entrepreneur Sherry Blue held her 2nd annual Foundation for Fortitude ‘Pure White’ fundraising at Hoptinger Restaurant. Foundation for Fortitude provides scholarships and mentors for young women at area colleges and engages them in community outreach. […]

Local

Ingrid Bethel Wins Free Press Women’s History Contest

April 4, 2018 admin 0

On the heels of Women’s History Month, the Free Press printed their annual women’s history month contest to engage subscribers on their knowledge of women’s history in Jacksonville and around the nation. The extensive questionnaire […]

Political

Costa Rica Elects First President of African Descent

April 3, 2018 Staff 0

by Kia Morgan Smith For the first time in its history, Costa Rica will see the first person of African descent to take the helm as the country’s Vice-President on May 8. Epsy Alejandra Campbell […]

Education

Rapper Jay-Z and His Mom, Gloria Carter, Announce New 2018 Scholarship Program via the Shawn Carter Foundation

April 3, 2018 Staff 0

Nationwide — The Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to high school students as well as undergraduate students entering college for the first time. The purpose of the scholarship is to help under-served students who […]

Entertainment

Spotify to Host Sound Up Bootcamp for Aspiring Female Broadcasters of Color

April 3, 2018 Staff 0

by Sequoia Blodgett With successful podcasts going mainstream like 2 Dope Queens, a show that was recently picked up by HBO, Spotify sees a clear market opportunity when it comes to this new space for […]

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