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NSCOC Fees the Mouths and Soul of Thousands for Homecoming

November 7, 2018 admin 0

The streets of Avenue B and Weaver Road were filled to capacity for the Northside Church of Christ’s (NSCOC) 19th Annual Community Fish Fry.  Each year the church holds “Homecoming” type activities as they fellowship […]

Local

Nonprofits Partner to Help Transform Eastside and Springfield

November 7, 2018 admin 0

Sometimes the best solution to a problem can’t be solved by just one person or one organization. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” said Helen Keller. It was that […]

Editorials

My son Eric Garner’s death was my political awakening. Don’t wait for a tragedy to have your own.

November 6, 2018 Staff 0

From left, Eric Garner’s stepfather, Benjamin Carr, mother Gwen Carr and his widow Esaw Garner attend an interfaith prayer service at Mount Sinai United Christian Church to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of […]

Urban Traveler

Black-Owned Restaurants & Bakeries in Jacksonville, FL

November 6, 2018 admin 0

Satisfy your savory cravings or sweet tooth at one of these exceptional Black-owned restaurants and bakeries in and around Jacksonville, FL. Find out more here! From Buccaneer’s Jamaican Street Jerk to Ice Crab House and […]

Local

Jax NAACP President Faces First Challenger in 15 Years

November 2, 2018 admin 0

By Lynn Jones At the height of the civil rights movement, the NAACP was instrumental in developing strategies throughout the South to end segregation, lynchings and blatant economic inequalities. Today, the organization is still no […]

Sports

Fans Cross the Pond to Cheer Jags as Losses Continue

November 2, 2018 admin 0

Last Sunday in London, the Jacksonville Jaguars disappointed faithful fans that made the trek to Great Britan with their fourth consecutive loss. The Jags fell to 3-5 on the season with the lost to the […]

Lifestyle

Blue Angels Fly High above the City in Annual Flight Demonstration

November 2, 2018 admin 0

Since 1946, the Blue Angels have represented the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to audiences throughout the U.S. with their high-flying aerobatic jet performances. The team proudly claims to “showcase the excitement and power of […]

Religion

EWC Choir Performs Classical Tunes while Highlighting Alumnae

November 2, 2018 admin 0

By Carlottra GuytonGospel music is said to be food for the soul.  In fact, singer and pastor Marvin Sapp, once said, “Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and each other.” The love […]

Lifestyle

Gala Affair Highlights Griffin’s 75th Birthday

November 2, 2018 admin 0

For 54 years Rosa and Curtis Griffin have lived a life of love and respect.  The Griffin’s met at Johnson’s Restaurant, which was his wife’s family diner located in downtown Jacksonville. As the story goes, […]

Lifestyle

Black Gator Alum Host Inaugural Tailgate Party

November 2, 2018 admin 0

Although last Saturday’s football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs didn’t turn out the way the Gators expected, Black Alumni still celebrated with a world-class tailgate party. The University of Florida Association of […]

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