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Bob Hayes’ 60 year Legacy Lauded and Remembered

July 31, 2024 admin 0

The Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet Organization (BHITM) paying homage to the legacy of its namesake, recently hosted a pre-Olympic reception at the Legends Center. The evening of celebration honored local legend Bob “Bullet” Hayes, […]

Religion

Pastor St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church Ernie L. Murray, Sr. Pastor Appreciation Day

July 31, 2024 admin 0

St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church is hosting an ‘Pastor Appreciation Day,’ Sunday, August 18th at 10 a.m. to honor the esteemed Pastor Ernie L. Murray, Sr., Emeritus. Pastor Murray served as Senior Pastor of St. […]

Local

Alphas Challenge Literacy with Little Library Opening

July 31, 2024 admin 0

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Pi Lambda chapter held the ribbon cutting for its “Little Library” last weekend at the Moody Avenue Park in Orange Park, Florida. As a component of the fraternity’s […]

Business

Bank of America Announces 2024 Jacksonville Student Leaders: Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Teens to Paid Internships

July 30, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE – Bank of America recently announced four Jacksonville high school juniors and seniors were selected as Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skills development and community service. The students […]

Lifestyle

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On Invest Three Million USD in Youth-Led Mental Health Initiatives Globally

July 30, 2024 admin 0

65 Youth-Nominated Organizations Across Ten Countries Receive Grants to Scale Expansive Programming Addressing Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten […]

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How the 2024 Olympic Games are Aiming to Be More Sustainable

July 30, 2024 admin 0

CINCINNATI HERALD — The 2024 Paris Olympics are prioritizing sustainability, using renewable energy and recycled materials to reduce their carbon footprint. Major sporting events like the Olympics need to adapt to climate change and its […]

National

Trump’s Chilling Rally Confirms His Plans for Dictatorship If He Beats Harris

July 30, 2024 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — BlackPress of America /By Stacy M. Brown \ NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent | @StacyBrownMedia At Turning Point Action’s Believers Summit, Trump urged Christian voters to turn out for the 2024 election […]

Political

‘Unprofessional Behavior:’ Mayor’s Office Reprimand of Ex-Grants chief Audrey Gibson Reveals Rocky 10-Month Tenure

July 29, 2024 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax’s Ben Becker has learned City of Jacksonville ex-grants chief Audrey Gibson was accused of “unprofessional behavior” and creating a “toxic work environment” in a written reprimand before her sudden resignation […]

Health

Defending Trans Rights: The Fight Against Diminished Protections and Advocacy in Florida

July 29, 2024 admin 0

Trans rights are being diminished across the nation. Most recently, it’s been reported that Florida’s health department is denying updated birth certificates for transgender Floridians, even for those whose other government-issued identification reflects their gender identity. […]

Lifestyle

Celebrate Diversity with HarperIman Linen Dolls

July 29, 2024 admin 0

Founded by a mother/daughter team, HarperIman is a small business owned by women of color who aim to empower young girls of color by offering them dolls that reflect their unique identities and experiences. With the recent […]

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