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Month: January 2019

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How EBONY Chronicled the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 22, 2019 admin 0

By Jessica Bennett  / January 14, 2018 Had he lived, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 89 on Jan. 15. Today, we celebrate his life and legacy with cover images made available through the EBONY […]

Sports

Louisville is renaming its airport after Muhammad Ali

January 18, 2019 admin 0

  Billy Kobin, Louisville Courier Journal – Published 2:42 p.m. ET Jan. 16, 2019 | Updated 12:26 p.m. ET Jan. 17, 2019 Muhammad Ali once said his “greatness came and started in Louisville.” Now his name will […]

Entertainment

Fair or Foul? Gladys Knight ‘Proud to Use Voice” After News Breaks She’ll Perform National Anthem at Super Bowl LIII

January 18, 2019 admin 0

by Krystal Franklin (@TVOne.tv) January 17, 2019 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic A week after the NFL confirmed Maroon 5 and rappers Travis Scottand Big Boi as their Super Bowl LIII half time acts, the organization has announced Gladys Knight will sing the national anthem […]

Business

FUNdraising Good Times: How to create your strategic plan and fundraising plan

January 18, 2019 admin 0

   Part two of a three part series  Get ready to plan for your success starting with your strategic and fundraising plans. We talked with Bridget Ciaramitaro, talented nonprofit planner, and share her expertise with […]

Political

Andrew Gillum, as he mulls future political plans, heads to Harvard

January 18, 2019 admin 0

By Elizabeth Koh @ www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2019/01/18/andrew-gillum-as-he-mulls-future-political-plans-heads-to-harvard/ The former Tallahassee mayor, selected for a spring fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School, will help lead a not-for-credit study group during his time at the university. Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee […]

Greek Life

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 99 Years of Service with the Induction of Founder Viola Tyler Goings’ Daughter, Wynona Kidd

January 17, 2019 admin 0

PRWIRE SERVICE WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a leading women’s service organization, concluded its international executive board meeting at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, Bahamas on Jan. 12, 2019 […]

Community

Long Time PE Coach Selected as Finalist for Duval Teacher of the Year

January 17, 2019 admin 0

That was the best day ever,” said Nakiesha Tinsley as she reflected on the day she found out that she was a Duval County Teacher of the Year finalist. The health and physical education teacher […]

Community

Jax Native Becomes New CEO of 100 Black men of America, Inc.

January 17, 2019 admin 0

Ribault grad, John E. Armstrong takes the helm of national mentoring organization. Atlanta, GA – The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100)has hired John E. Armstrong as the organization’s new President and CEO. Armstrong […]

Community

Teen Program Promotes Diversity and Tolerance

January 17, 2019 admin 0

Focusing on building tomorrow’s leaders and fostering a love for community and volunteerism, a new youth program recently began with a new class of participants. The “Metrotown In A Day” initiative is a unique opportunity […]

Community

Thousands Attend Annual School Choice Expo

January 17, 2019 admin 0

Thousands of parents and families attended the annual School Choice Expo last weekend at the Fairgrounds. The event drew more than 15,000 parents and families an opportunity to check out all the educational options the […]

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