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Darryl Willie Sworn in as School Board Member

November 29, 2018 admin 0

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

November 29, 2018 admin 0

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

November 29, 2018 admin 0

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

November 29, 2018 admin 0

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

November 26, 2018 Staff 0

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

November 20, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

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Disney Races Promote Family Fun: Mark Your Calendar for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – Jan. 9 -13

November 20, 2018 admin 0

According to runningUSA.org, The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, considered to be one of the largest race weekends in the country, drives more than 100,000 runners and spectators to the Central Florida Area. runDisney events provide […]

National

Crump Launches Class Action Suit Alleging Company Withholding HIV Drug

November 19, 2018 Staff 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new federal lawsuit against Gilead Sciences exposes how the pharmaceutical giant is putting profits over people, especially oppressed groups including black and LGBT communities, said renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump. […]

Entertainment

Clark Sisters Biopic Produced By Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige And Missy Elliott Coming in 2019

November 19, 2018 Staff 0

The story of the Clark Sisters is coming to television in 2019 as a Lifetime movie will follow the gospel legends’ rise to fame. The legendary gospel siblings will be the subject of an upcoming […]

Political

Stacey Abrams Drops Out Of Georgia Governor’s Race But Isn’t Done Fighting Just Yet!

November 19, 2018 Staff 0

Democrat Stacey Abrams told supporters Friday that she was going to drop her plans to challenge the results of the flawed Governor’s race in Georgia against Republican Brian Kemp. Abrams’ decision was based on the fact […]

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