Kwanzaa Celebrated at the Ritz
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture held from December 26 to January 1, kicked off its first day (Umoja) of festivities at the Ritz Theatre. Umoja means unity in Swahili and is defined, […]
Year: 2019
Douglas Anderson Alumni Association Celebrates Fellowships and Scholarships
By Lynn Jones Former students of Douglas Anderson held their 41st Grand Reunion to celebrate their years of friendship, support and scholastic achievement. This year’s event celebrated the Class of 1959’s 60th anniversary and the […]
Isley’s Celebrate 60 Years with a Stop in Jax
R & B legends the legendary Isley Brothers stopped in Jacksonville for their 60th anniversary tour. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that started as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley, the group […]
Plight of the Black Male Ignites Conference Agenda to Discuss Next Steps for 2020
The Black Male Blueprint Men’s Conference was held at B&Sun Gallery to focus Black males on preparing and improving their focus as black men in our communities. The five topics discussed included, culture and foundation, […]
Lawmakers Celebrates Passage of the Future Act
U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (Fl-05) recently joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress for the enrollment signing of H.R. 2486, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent Using Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act. The act […]
Pan-Hellenic Council Elects New Leadership
The installation of officers for the First Coast Pan Hellenic 2020-2021 term took place on Sunday, December 29th at First Timothy Baptist Church. The advent of the new leadership followed the Greek Council group worship […]
Local Security Officer Awarded Scholarship for Saving Firefighter
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) welcomed community and local leaders to the Fire Academy of the South, located at FSCJ’s South Campus, last week to name the first-ever recipient of the President’s Heroism Award. […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson Posts Bond for Several Jail Inmates on Christmas Day
By Jesse Kirsch Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. helped a handful of Cook County Jail inmates regain their freedom on Christmas Day. Jackson posted bail for several inmates so they could spend the holidays with their […]
C. L. Page Mortuary Celebrates 15th Annual Christmas Giveaway
C. L. Page Mortuary Celebrated their 15th Annual Christmas Giveaway December 9th to spread holiday cheer! In attendance was Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr, Jacksonville Sheriff Office, Civil Rights and Civic Leaders, Azar Sausage Company, […]
Celebration of Life for Dr. Nelson B. Turpin
Dr. Nelson B. Turpin was born on May 4, 1955 to William Turpin Sr. and Charlie Mae Turpin (Deceased) in Jacksonville, Florida. He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist Church […]