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A.L. Lewis Fund Awards $70,000 in Grants to Local Organizations Serving Minority Communities

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

A.L. Lewis Fund members and grantees celebrated its recent grantmaking at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. Photo credit: Jasmine Brown.   The A.L. Lewis Fund, a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast […]

Editorials

Black Women Leaders Are Not Burnt Out, We Are Being Extracted From

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

By Nataki Garrett Myers Let’s start with the numbers, because America often values economic losses over human suffering. According to a 2020 Citigroup analysis, racism cost the United States economy $16 trillion over twenty years. […]

National

Juneteenth: Why It Matters in 2026

June 19, 2026 Staff 0

As many Americans mark the Juneteenth season in 2026 with parades, festivals, educational programs and community gatherings, the holiday remains as relevant today as ever — not only as a celebration of freedom, but as […]

Community

For a Time Such as This: NAACP Meetings Growing with Focus on Voting Rights and Engagement

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of residents gathered at the Beaver Street Enterprise for the June meeting meeting of the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP monthly general membership meeting where voting rights, redistricting and civic engagement took center stage. […]

Greek Life

Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrates Academic Excellence Across the First Coast

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently honored 29 high-achieving graduating seniors from across Northeast Florida during its annual Dr. Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition Program at Sandalwood High School. The […]

Local

Black Rodeo USA brings Culture, Competition and Community to Jax

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls dressed in full Western regalia gathered at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for the 5th installment on the  Jacksonville stop of Black Rodeo USA, a nationally recognized event celebrating the rich […]

Greek Life

Sigma Gamma Rho Chapter Supports Water Safety Through SWIM 1922

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Members of Gamma Omicron Sigma (GOS) Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. joined community partners at Johnson Family YMCA recently to promote water safety and swimming education through the sorority’s national SWIM 1922 initiative. […]

Greek Life

Beyond the Step Show: Black Greek Organizations Continue Legacy of Community Service by Galvanizing Voters

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

While historically Black Greek-letter organizations are often recognized for their traditions and campus presence, members of the First Coast National Pan-Hellenic Council (FCNPHC), recently demonstrated another hallmark of the Divine Nine: community service and civic […]

Lifestyle

Jacksonville Family Reunion 2026 Brings Community Together

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The city-wide Jacksonville Family Reunion 2026, presented by Premier Events & Services Unlimited, welcomed more than 300 attendees for a vibrant celebration of community and connection. The event featured live music, food, line dancing, games, […]

Community

Summer Hope Fest Draws Hundreds to Emmett Reed Community Center

June 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nearly 400 residents gathered at the Emmett Reed Community Center for the 4th annual Summer Hope Fest at the Center of Hope at Emmett Reed Community Center, bringing together families, community resources, and entertainment in […]

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