Religion
What Are We Doing With The Gift God Has Given Us?
By Pastor Brian K. Brown, St. Mark M.B. Church – June 11, 2021 – Psalm 118:24 – Every day God grants to us a wonderful gift. We open our eyes to the beauty of a new […]
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Book Reviews
Rivers Delivers a Compelling Account of Father James Page’s Rise from Slavery
(Source: www.capitaloutlook.com) – By Valerie Scoon –FSU College of Motion Picture Arts –In his timely and very well researched book, “Father James Page: An Enslaved Preacher’s Climb to Freedom”, Dr. Larry Eugene Rivers, distinguished professor […]
Education
FAMU School of Nursing Placed on Probation by State Board
By Andrew J. Skerritt – (Source: www.capitaloutlook.com) – JUNE 11, 2021 – FAMU Office of Communications – Due to first-time licensure pass rates over the past two years, the Florida A&M University School of Nursing […]
Community
Teen Influencers Virtual Reflect on the Tulsa Massacre
Recently, I’m A Star teen influencers held a virtual watch party for the new History Channel Documentary on Black Wall Street. Students ages 12-18 learned about the thriving black business district in the affluent Greenwood community […]
Business
National Association of Minority Contractors Training Graduates Receive Certification
The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC-NFC), North Florida Chapter has resumed their certification process that had been suspended due to the pandemic. NAMC-NFC is an accredited training sponsor for The National Center for Construction […]
Community
Making Herstory: Black Girl Magic Sheet Apprentice Program Witnesses First Female Graduate
SMART Local #435 has been providing highly skilled Sheet Metal Workers to signatory contractors for over 75 years. In addition, Local #435 provides a four year apprenticeship program tuition free which includes the Journeymen upgrade […]
Community
Reparations Fight Continues On the First Coast
Interested Northside community members recently held a meeting inside Innerlife Chapel International to discuss the history of 40 Acres and A Mule, and what it means for the African American people today and how African […]
Community
Classical Arts Program Returns to Eugene Butler Middle School
Despite a national pandemic, musicians, and vocalists at an emerging magnet middle school in Duval County perseveres in its pursuit of performing arts excellence. Recently at Eugene Butler Middle School, the band and chorus presented […]
Community
Hands on Hilltop Yields Summer Transportation and Nourishment
While the Hilltop Apartment community has been in the news for its high profile rodent infestation, the community has continued to rally around supporting its residents – including its youth. Recently the Duval County Public […]
Political
Five Black LGBTQ Politicians That Made History
By: Teddy Grant – (Source: www.bnc.com) – Black LGBTQ politicians who helped pave the way for many out and proud Black public servants today don’t often get recognized. It may be easy to remember the names of openly gay white politicians throughout […]