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Kwanzaa Celebrated at the Ritz

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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, […]

Local

Douglas Anderson Alumni Association Celebrates Fellowships and Scholarships

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Isley’s Celebrate 60 Years with a Stop in Jax

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Plight of the Black Male Ignites Conference Agenda to Discuss Next Steps for 2020

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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, […]

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Lawmakers Celebrates Passage of the Future Act

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Pan-Hellenic Council Elects New Leadership

December 31, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Local Security Officer Awarded Scholarship for Saving Firefighter

December 26, 2019 Staff 0

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. […]

National

Rev. Jesse Jackson Posts Bond for Several Jail Inmates on Christmas Day

December 26, 2019 Staff 0

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 […]

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C. L. Page Mortuary Celebrates 15th Annual Christmas Giveaway

December 23, 2019 admin 0

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, […]

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for Dr. Nelson B. Turpin

December 20, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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