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Young Black Males Learn the STAR Power of Giving

August 26, 2021 admin 0

The Emmett Reed Community Center and Park was the location for the annual ALPHA Starz (All Life’s Problems Have Answers) Back to School Jamboree.  Over 700 backpacks with school supplies were distributed to schools and […]

Community

“Star” Students Awarded $17K in Scholarships

August 26, 2021 admin 0

Five college-bound I’m A Star Foundation students will head to school with scholarship money donated by generous community partners. Scholarship honorees include Myia McLaughlin and Journey Butler ($5500), Robert Jones received ($3750), Johnathan Bell ($1750) […]

Greek Life

Alphas Honor Man of the Year

August 26, 2021 admin 0

The Orange Park, Florida Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. honored Bro. Chad Baker as “Brother of the Year” during its annual retreat. A native of Jacksonville, Baker is a graduate […]

Community

Annual Indoor Picnic Serves Up BBQ, Sips and Sounds of the Blues

August 26, 2021 admin 0

When it comes to BBQ, the south is the Mecca for this mouth watering cuisine.  For years BBQ cook-offs have filled the news for the best BBQ in town! And when it comes to local […]

Health

Jax Federal Credit Union Launches Supplemental Health Options

August 26, 2021 admin 0

Aug. 25, 2021 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jax Federal Credit Union (JAXFCU) has partnered with Leverage Benefits to introduce supplemental health options designed to support physical and financial health. These non-insurance benefits packages provide members […]

Health

PHEN: 17th Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit

August 26, 2021 admin 0

PHEN – Prostate Health Education Network, Inc.  – 17th Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit A virtual event open to the public on Zoom August 25, 2021—Quincy, MA—Black men have the highest prostate cancer incidence […]

Community

Kick-off Luncheon Launches Prostate Walk

August 26, 2021 admin 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The Protalks prostate cancer team recently held a kick-off luncheon as a precursor to the upcoming prostate cancer awareness month. The ‘Sidewalk-walk’ scheduled for Saturday, September 25th at 9 a.m. departing […]

Editorials

To Labor Day and Labor Days Ahead

August 25, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – By UAW President  Ray Curry – This is a time of tremendous evolution in our industries. We are on the cusp of a complete transition in mobility. A transition […]

Business

Fundraising Good Times: Engaging Your Board

August 25, 2021 admin 0

ENGAGING YOUR BOARD Home / Engaging Your Board – August 23, 2021 – We truly believe that successful fundraising requires board engagement and leadership. But how exactly do you – as an executive director – […]

Entertainment

Disney Celebrates Princess Tiana as Part of World Princess Week with Reveal of New Attraction Details, a $50,000 Donation, and Visit to the Iconic New Orleans Restaurant that Inspired the Character  

August 24, 2021 admin 0

(Source: www.tjmcommunications.com) – Last year, Disney Parks announced that Imagineers are developing an all-new attraction coming to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort inspired by the fan favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios film, […]

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