Business
FUNdraising Good Times
American values As United States Senator John McCain prepared for this death he wrote a message to America and the world. We share a few of his words as a call to our higher selves, […]
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Urban Traveler
Cowford Chophouse is the House!
The name “Cowford Chophouse” is a nod to the original name of Jacksonville, given in honor of the narrow point in the St. Johns River where settlers would ford the river with their cattle. Today, […]
Book Reviews
Michael Huyghue Memoirs Offers Glimpse into Football Life
Former collegiate star, sports agent, and National Football League (NFL) Executive Michael Huyghue appeared at Barnes & Noble for a free book signing and discussion. With the release of his new book, “Behind the Line […]
Greek Life
Gamma Rho Omega AKAs Pray for Cities with a Powerful Word
The ladies of the Gamma Rho Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. came together for their inaugural International Day of Prayer Observance on Sunday, August 26th at St. Paul AME. The goal […]
Lifestyle
Harpers Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Last weekend, Harvey and Jimmie P. Harper celebrated a feat that not many accomplish – their 60th anniversary. Celebrating with their children, the couple was married August 29, 1958 at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Their […]
Community
Free Fitness and Nutrition Classes Offered to Urban Community
By Ywana Allen On Saturday, August 25th, “The Justice League of Fitness” held their 5th Anniversary “I will Workout” class and celebration at the Emmett Reed Community Center. Over 70 people participated in the high-energy, 75-minute […]
Photos
Jags Preseason Win Wets the Appetite for Hungry Fans
By Joslyn Simmons – After a sluggish start to the game on the offensive side of the ball, the Jacksonville Jaguars secure a 17-6 preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons. While the offense looked out […]
Greek Life
Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Hosts its Annual Retreat in JAx
This past weekend, the national sorority Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Alpha Gamma Chapter hosted its annual officers and members retreat at Jacksonville’s Double Tree Hotel on the riverfront. Maggie Jones, organization’s immediate past First Vice […]
Business
Chamber Entrepreneur Division Impacts Business Owners During Business Fair Rally
ImpactJAX, the young professional’s organization of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, recently held their inaugural small business vendor fair at the Beaver Street Enterprise Center. Vendors and business owners filled the auditorium with information packets, […]
Local
Big Names Stomp for Candidates at EWC
Just days before the critical August Florida Primaries, The Student Government Association of Edward Waters College (EWC) in collaboration with the Gillum for Governor campaign hosted a “Be The Vote” rally. The event featured famed […]