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Arts & Culture

In the Black Church, Women’s Hats Still Testify

May 11, 2026 Staff 0

For generations, Black women’s church hats have blended faith, dignity, resistance, and cultural pride. by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware In Black churches, women’s hats are more than elegant accessories. Rooted in scripture, history, and cultural expression, […]

Book Reviews

Local Literary Lovers Enjoy a Week of Book All Star Signings

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville served as a powerful backdrop for a series of literary events highlighting justice, education, and personal transformation. Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump made a featured stop on his national book tour promoting Worse […]

Community

Raines / Ribault Students Learn the Legal Systems Hands On in Future Lawyers Program

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Future Lawyers Program of Raines and Ribault High Schools recently hosted its 7th annual mock trial competition at the federal courthouse in downtown Jacksonville. The program brings together students, attorneys, and community leaders for […]

Greek Life

Chi Eta Phi Awards Scholarships to Empower Future Nurses

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Four nursing students were honored with $500 scholarships at the 33rd Helen Bargeron Scholarship Gala, recognizing their commitment to academic excellence and the nursing profession. The awards ceremony held at the Schultz Center, will support […]

Lifestyle

Duval Top Ladies Hold First Induction

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Duval County Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) proudly inducted eight new members. As part of their induction experience, the new members participated in an orientation that introduced them to TLOD’s Five […]

Local

Style Bar Blends Confidence, Fashion, Fun, and Creativity for Upgraded Panache

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

May kicked off with a celebration of fun, fashion, and creativity of “Hats, Teas, and Trinkets,” enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere filled with gift bags, door prizes, and charcuterie collection.  The Style Bar experience began with a […]

Greek Life

Zeta Amicae Take Home State Honors

May 8, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Three members of the Zeta Amicae of Jacksonville Auxiliary Sylvia Bryant, Dahlia Miller, and Merle Wright, were honored at the inaugural State of Florida Zeta Amicae Leadership Conference. Sylvia Bryant received the State of Florida […]

Education K-12

KIPP Teacher Wins National $10K Prize for Educator Excellence

May 6, 2026 Staff 0

In a moment filled with emotion and celebration, KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools surprised one of its own this week with national recognition for outstanding teaching. Lekeshi Wormley, a 10th-grade biology teacher at KIPP Bold City […]

Entertainment

What Happened to EBONY? Johnson Publishing Heir Says She Feels Betrayed

May 6, 2026 Staff 0

Alexa Christina Rice From the Chicago Crusader In 2019, Fashion Fair, the cosmetics line created by Johnson Publishing Company’s Eunice Johnson, filed for bankruptcy following years of declining sales that ended the cosmetic giant’s decades […]

Entertainment

Why ‘Michael” the Movie and Michael Jackson the Man Still Stir Controversy

May 4, 2026 Staff 0

by Earl Ofari Hutchinson The predictable backlash against the Michael Jackson biopic came fast and furious. Many critics either panned the film or savaged it. There isn’t much middle ground. But that’s no surprise. It […]

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