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Al Lawson Sworn in as Florida’s 5th Congressional District Representative

January 11, 2017 admin 0

US Representative-elect Al Lawson has been elected by his peers in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as a Regional Whip for the 115th Congress. Lawson, a veteran lawmaker, who previously served as Democratic Leader […]

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Annual Emancipation Proclamation Awards Celebration Honors the Legacy of Freedom

January 11, 2017 admin 0

The Lincoln Proclamation Association presented their 154th Emancipation Proclamation with an awards luncheon and dedication to local students for academic excellence. A plethora of pastors, bishops, veterans, lodge members, educators and community leaders attended the […]

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FAMU Expands National Merit Scholar Recruitment Effort in Jacksonville

January 11, 2017 admin 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) starting the year off meeting one on one with National Merit Scholar semifinalist with the goal of recruiting some of the best and brightest students across Florida and Georgia. Last weekend, FAMU […]

Local

Renowned Lecturer Dr. Umar Johnson Enlightens Jax Audience to Plight of Black Males

January 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Dr. Umar Johnson, also known as the “The Prince of Pan Afrikanism” recently lectured to a stnainding room only audience on the African American community ills and liabilities. Thousands of Jacksonville […]

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FLA JAX 87th Annual Festivities Remains a Tradition with a Purpose

January 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Doubletree Hilton Hotel was the location for the FLAJAX 87th annual Christmas Ball. FLAJAX members, family and friends came together to mingle and celebrate the clubs success.  Over 400 patrons […]

Lifestyle

Local Comedian Miracle Smith Spews Laugh Out Loud Laughter

January 6, 2017 admin 0

Author and comedian Miracle Touch took to the stage at the Comedy Club of Jacksonville located on Beach Blvd to eject her jokes on life as a comedian. Audience members were in stitches as they laughed […]

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Mariah Carey – VOCAL FAIL & LIP SYNC FAIL 2017

January 5, 2017 admin 0

Mariah Carey – VOCAL FAIL & LIP SYNC FAIL 2017 […]

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Black Expo Weekend Highlights Top 20 under 40, Celebrity Sightings, Entertainment and Community Connections

December 23, 2016 admin 0

In the midst of hurricane Matthew’s wrath, Black Expo 2016 had to be rescheduled to last weekend. Hundreds of Duval county residents showed up to the annual confab to peruse vendor booths, complementary tastings, local […]

Community

Fitness Workout Resolution For A Gun Free New Year

December 20, 2016 admin 0

By – S. Jackson – With over 100 homicides counted for in Duval County, Brandon Warren – Owner/CEO of Brandon Fitness presented the 2nd annual Gunz Up, Guns Down Fitness Workout for students in Duval […]

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International Longshoremen Association Celebrates 80th Anniversary

December 16, 2016 admin 0

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