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When Cultural Norms Prove Financially Costly
By Dr. Irvin Pedro Cohen – I often say children represent the hope of what a community can become. But many of us know it takes a village to get there to ensure our children […]
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Lifestyle
Southern Women’s Show Celebrates 30 years of Empowering Women’s, Mind Body and Souls
Thousands of women from all walks of life gathered for the annual Southern Women’s Show held over the weekend at the Prime Osborn Center. The real excitement began when you arrived at the convention center […]
Business
Local Creators Have Opportunity to Pitch to Jax Chamber Version of Shark Tank
Recently, JP Morgan Chase and the JAX Chamber Foundation developed a partnership to impact economic development in the New Town Success Zone. Key to the programs success was the development was creating an infrastructure that supports […]
Lifestyle
Seaboon Dixon Celebrates 65th Birthday
Celebrating his 65th birthday with family and friends, school administrator Seabon Dixon, III was all smiles for his Florida Agriculture Mechanical University (FAMU) theme gathering. At least 60 guests showed up to commemorate a milestone […]
Local
Annual Sickle Cell Walk Keeps Disease’ Awareness live in Jax
Over 100 supporters dedicated to the elimination of sickle cell disease rallied together for the annual 5K Walk for a cure for Sickle Cell. Walker’s warmed-up and trekked to the three-mile stint to the finish line […]
Local
Free Nursing and Hospitality Training Readies Participants for the Workforce
LifePoint Career Institute graduated 20 students graduate from their Hospitality Management Training Program and the Nursing Assistant Tutoring Program. Both courses required students to complete a 10 week curriculum. Upon graduation Hospitality Management Training graduates […]
Local
Seasoned Legal Eagles Inspire College and High School Students to Legal Careers
A local Duval County judge, attorney and trial clerk participated in a mock trial with over 40 students from Edward Waters College and Ribault High School. Edward Waters College Professor Ekee Ehrlich and her students drafted the […]
Community
EWC Represents at National College Fair
Edward Waters College participated in the 2017 National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) National College Fair held over the weekend at the Prime Osborn Center. The event is held to represent the continued dedication […]
Community
Jaden Cooley Headed to State Spelling Bee Competition
First Coast Christian school 6th grade student Jaden Cooley, age 11 has a lot to smile about as she is advancing to the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools State Spelling Bee! Jaden was […]
Local
Church Members Stand in Unison to Honor Local Patriots
While the rest of the country is debating whether to stand or kneel in honor of the National Anthem, one local church is taking the act of patriotism into their own hands. The Usher Ministry […]