Edward Waters College (EWC) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly acquired James Weldon Johnson building. EWC supporters were invited to join EWC’s 29th President, Dr. Nathaniel Glover, the 115th Bishop in the African Methodist […]
The “Eckerd Connects” program held their annual workforce awards celebration at Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church. Sixteen participants were honored for their career goals and assessments. Eckerd Connects is a year round program that engages young […]
By Lynn Jones – A group of concerned businessmen along with City Councilman Garret Dennis held a press conference at Edward Waters College this week to address the recent rash of crime and violence that has […]
Legendary rap mogul and businessman Percy Miller also known as “MasterP” was in town this weekend for his “Balling for a Cause Leadership and Skills Camp” at Atlantic Coast High School. The free public event was […]
Shennette Sparkes memoir details her fight with Lupus, a chronic autoimmune illness that affects over 5.5 million people worldwide. Sparkes has been living with Lupus for over eight years. Her book details her dealing with hair […]
The last day of school was bitter sweet for Duval County Public School teacher Lorraine Lee this year. Lee has been teaching for 43 years, with 31 years at Spring Park elementary on the Southside. […]
Sharon Coon along with community agency United Way, has been bestowed with the highest honor awarded by the Florida Library Association. The award was presented to Mrs. Coon and the agency in Orlando for her […]
I’m A Star Foundation gave away $15,000 in scholarships to college-bound homeless students this week. The I’m A Star student servant leaders raised the money through their Jacksonville HELPS (Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnership & Service) Celebrity […]
By Lynn Jones – Kareece Bell wed Bobby St. George in an intimate ceremony the Ramona Pavilion. After meeting in the workplace and dating for over a year, Bobby secretly surprised his future wife with an […]
Richard L. Brown Elementary for the Gifted and Academically Talented hosted their graduation commencement ceremony last week for forty-two rising 6th grade students. Fifteen of the rising stars participate in P.E.A.R.L.S. (Positive Engagement Accelerates Relevant […]
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