From the slavery era in the 19th century through to the second half of the 20th century, the majority of the colleges in the southern United States prohibited African Americans from attending. This unfortunate fact led […]
The holiday season has always been a time for giving and during this time of year many local organizations step up and help those in need. One of those exceptional organizations is called Extraordinary Men. […]
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate the completion of the Avenues Walk Park-n-Ride Center. The Center serves the First Coast Flyer Blue Line along with Routes 23 […]
Tis the season, and the Clara White Mission (CWM) has consistently done its part to help families in Northeast Florida. Last week, the Mission held its 23rd annual December to Remember (DTR) Christmas event for […]
In August 2018, American Association Retired People (AARP) launched a newsletter entitled: “Sisters: For Black Women By Black Women,” a new digital newsletter celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American women. The weekly newsletter, reaches […]
How do you spice up a holiday party? Create a theme that excites guests and adds a little additional flare to the season. Last week, a local organization used the movie “Harlem Nights” to inspire […]
When two businesses come together to collaborate for a common purpose, that partnership enables each organization to achieve a common purpose. This past weekend, local bath and body store Jones & Rose hosted a Sunday […]
By Lynn Jones Writer, filmmaker and actor Chad Hendricks held a red carpet movie premier event last Sunday for his new independent movie entitled: “Me & Mrs. Jones.” The story depicts a young man in […]
Spelman College in Atlanta has consistently been ranked as one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation. The HBCU has a proud history and a strong alumnae presence in Jacksonville. For nine years, […]
The Miss Black Florida USA started in 1987 as the state final for the Miss Black USA. The last official pageant was held in Florida in 1995 and was promoted as The Miss Black Florida USA […]
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