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Religion

ICARE Tackle City’s Affordable Housing Crisis

April 17, 2025 admin 0

At this year’s Nehemiah Action Assembly, clergy and faith leaders asked Mayor Donna Deegan to work with Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment (ICARE) to develop an affordable housing trust fund. Mayor Deegan and Sheriff T.K. […]

Community

Sapelo Island Marker Ceremony Honors First Shipment of Captive Africans to U.S.

April 17, 2025 admin 0

On Sunday, April 13th, the city of Darien, GA, in McIntosh County, unveiled a historic marker to acknowledge the first recorded arrival in 1526 of a shipment of captive Africans to the U.S. mainland.  The […]

Community

Friends and Family Help Elnora Paulk Celebrate 90 Remarkable Years

April 17, 2025 admin 0

It was 1935, the Harlem Renaissance was winding down, Billie Holiday’s voice was floating through the airwaves, and Black folks were surviving, thriving, and testifying with pressed hair, sharp hats, and hearts full of faith. […]

Community

YMCA Honors Delifus Foundation for Increasing First Coast Swimmers

April 17, 2025 admin 0

The Winston Y’s Giving Tree Gala was a night to remember the contributions and passing of W. W. “Bill” Gay, and to celebrate YMCA donors and friends who help create the impact happening in and […]

Lifestyle

Think Bold Fest Empowers With Focus on Entrepreneurship, Ownership & Control

April 17, 2025 admin 0

The third annual ‘Think Bold Festival,’ was recently held inside the Hyatt Regency downtown with hundreds of attendees eager to hear the speakers, attend workshops, film screenings, peruse vendors and network to empower themselves on […]

Local

Eastside Residents Receive 250 Free Laptops to Help Close the Digital Divide

April 17, 2025 admin 0

AT&T recently opened a new Connected Learning Center inside The Corner at Debs Store in Jacksonville to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to residents who encounter barriers to online participation. To celebrate the […]

Urban Traveler

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Rocco LaFronza as Director of Operations

April 16, 2025 admin 0

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, an upscale hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces the appointment of Rocco LaFronza as Director of Operations. […]

Editorials

The Next Person in a Cell With No Charges Could Be You

April 16, 2025 admin 0

THOM HARTMANN \ Common Dreams | We are now in the midst of a outright coup against the Constitution, against the United States, and against our founding ideals. If we don’t fight for and win […]

Lifestyle

A Night in the Vineyard, presented by the Shee Family at SoNapa Grille, Raises $208,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children

April 16, 2025 admin 0

Annual fundraiser supports programs to help protect youth from victimization and abuse | The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) 4th annual A Night in the Vineyard, presented by The Shee Family in partnership with SoNapa Grille and Republic National […]

Entertainment

Black Stories are in the Spotlight at the Picthblack Forum & Awards

April 15, 2025 admin 0

Black Public Media is set to top $2 million in support for PitchBLACK film and immersive projects at this year’s national pitch competition | Black Public Media (BPM) is on target to hit $2 million in funding […]

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