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Business

Working Amongst Civil Rights Giants JTA’s Nat Ford Continues the Work of Transportation Leadership for Northeast Florida

September 16, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – 1961 was a pivotal year in American history. Civil Rights icons Martin Luther King. Jr., Congressman John Lewis, Reverend Joseph Lowry, Andrew Young and many others were on the front line for […]

Entertainment

Movie Premier Showcase Local Filmmakers Roots and Talents

September 16, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Jacksonville has a rich film history and has been often referred to as the first Hollywood.  The location, weather and cost of production had made this an ideal city to film […]

Local

LaVilla Artist Portraits Showcasing Jax Musical Heritage Pioneers

September 16, 2020 admin 0

LaVilla, the neighborhood that birthed the musical heritage of Jacksonville’s African Americans has opened an outdoor exhibition honoring that 120 year legacy through portraits by contemporary artists. The nine portraits included the likes or J. […]

Community

Politicos and Nonprofits Continue Community Embrace

September 16, 2020 admin 0

Community organizations and city council members continue to give back to the community with resources to support youth and families in Duval County. A recent collaboration between local council members and  Alpha Starz presented over […]

Sports

WNBA star Maya Moore Married Jonathan Irons, the Man She Helped Free from Wrongful Conviction

September 16, 2020 admin 0

By Kelly McCarthy – Basketball star turned activist Maya Moore revealed that she and Jonathan Irons have married.  The pair joined “Good Morning America” Wednesday to share exclusive details of their unique love story that blossomed […]

Urban Traveler

9 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Flight Right Now, According to Experts

September 16, 2020 admin 0

By Lindsay Tigar – Thinking of booking a flight? Ask yourself these nine questions first. Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related […]

Education

Edward Waters College increases enrollment

September 16, 2020 admin 0

by: Max Marbut Associate Editor – 968 students will study in the fall term, a 4% increase compared to fall 2019. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Edward Waters College says its fall 2020 […]

Health

Walk Off the Weight With Fun Fit Tips and This Funky Playlist

September 15, 2020 admin 0

By Editor in Chief Claire McIntosh and Tracy E. Hopkins – Quarantine 15? Doctors are seeing spikes of up to 30 pounds. Here are 11 healthy reasons to keep on movin’ — and 35 tunes to […]

Sports

Roy Jones Jr. Says He May Have Made a Mistake in Taking Exhibition Boxing Match Against Mike Tyson

September 15, 2020 admin 0

 By Brent Brookhouse  – Jones again pushed the idea that his bout with Tyson is more dangerous than the exhibition rules imply. While the California State Athletic Commission has made it clear the planned Nov. […]

National

ICE Whistleblower Says A ‘Uterus Collector’ Is Reportedly Performing Hysterectomies On Immigrant Women

September 15, 2020 admin 0

BY ROSE MINUTAGLIO – One woman at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia likened it to an “experimental concentration camp.” Several immigration rights advocacy groups have filed a complaint accusing the Irwin County Detention Center […]

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