President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, proclaiming that all persons held as slaves would be free. To commemorate this major milestone in this country’s history, the late Eartha M.M. White began a [...]

The inaugural Indulgence Romance and Erotica Book Festival will be held at the James Weldon Johnson, 135 Monroe Street West, Saturday, February 11th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside James Weldon Johnson, 135 W Monroe St, [...]

Melanin Market vendors and partners will showcase their wares at ‘Artwalk,’ Wednesday, January 4th, 5 - 9 p.n. at 100 W. Bay St., at the Vystar Tower Breezway. For more info call (904) 634-0303.

The JaxPAL Inaugural 5k Run will take place on Saturday, January 7th, at 8 a.m. at Ed Austin Park, 3450 Monument Rd. To register and for more info visit www.jaxpalsports.org.

Greater Jacksonville RV & Camping Show is back Saturday, January 7th at 10 a.m. inside the prime Osborn center, 1000 Water St. For tickets and more info call (904) 434-0075.

Announcing an extra special Lit Chat Interview with Kwame Alexander, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Crossover (a forthcoming TV series on Disney+) and artist Dare Coulter. They'll talk about their new book, An [...]

Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway Musical will be onstage, January 10th-15th at 7 p.m. Discover a whole new world and a timeless story with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. For tickets and more info [...]

A Culinary Experience Series Culinary Experience Class One: Wednesday, January 11th 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Teaching Kitchen Chef Amadeus, is an Outdoor Culinary Instructor, Partner with Mirror Image Leadership, Board Member Advisory Council Ronald [...]

Sigma Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity presents ‘A Night of Living History Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’ and his time in St. Augustine at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 85 M.L. [...]

Comedian Ali Siddiq  will be onstage inside The Comedy Zone, 3130 Harley Rd. presents comedian ‘Ali Siddiq ,’ January 12th - 14th at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info visit www.thecomedyzone.com.  

The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy, and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue, Friday, January 13th, 7 [...]

The Shenergized/SisStarhood Wellness Retreat is scheduled for January 13th- 15th and is designed to enhance the whole women through life skills building, spiritual messages, personal development and much more! To register and for more info [...]

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP and The Neighborhood Alliance Development Corporation will host ‘The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Empowerment Virtual Breakfast,’ Friday, January 13th, at 8 a.m. This year’s theme is: “When We Fight, [...]

With a Chef’s Heart, LLC and ServSafe National Restaurant Association present a ‘5-Year Managers Certification Training and Testing,’ session scheduled for Saturday, January 14th, 9 - 3 p.m. inside the Scottish Rites Cathedral, 29 West [...]

Five Black-owned women business owners on the First Coast are partnering to give professional services to a deserving woman at the location of Nouvo Studio, 1900 University Blvd South on Saturday, January 14th, at 9 [...]

Saturday, January 14th from 10 - 2 p.m. inside the American Legion Post 197, 2179 Benedict Rd., attend a Breast Cancer Awareness event with the Baptist MD Anderson's Mobile Mammography Buddy Bus on campus featuring [...]

Monday, January 16th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission inside the Cummer Museum for a day of reflection in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Come take a moment with us [...]

Track Elps Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Old Timers and Youth’ event is back and will be held Monday, January at 16th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy games of football, basketball, food, fun and [...]

Vystar Credit Union MLK Day at the Ritz, 829 N. Dallas St., at 11 a.m. Monday, January 16th. To register your group and for more info call (904) 240-1523.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about meditation, this is your chance! Meditation is an effective technique for decreasing anxiety and stress, improving working memory, and reducing emotional reactions. Learn how to relax your [...]

We are excited about the opening event for the Shirley Chisholm Exhibition at the AACS Cultural Center and Museum.  Unbossed & Unbowed is an immersive and interactive solo show about the 1st African-American woman to run [...]

Jacksonville Home + Patio Show is growing again with the addition of a third home show, January 20th - 22nd from 10 - 8 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. The [...]

Women at Werk presents a ‘Headshot Happy Hour,’ Friday, January 20th at 5 p.m. at 45 West Bay Street, Suite 103, Hosted on Stephanie Jones.  For more info visit www.womenatwerk.com.

Bobby Rush, the two-time Grammy winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 14-time Blues Music Award winner, with cameo in the Netflix original Dolemite Is My Name starring Eddie Murphy, and a [...]

The Young Dubliners are bringing their fusion of Celtic Rock and Punk Rock to The Stout Snug for three shows, beginning Wednesday, January 25th at 7 p.m. with opening act Jig to A Milestone, followed [...]

Terance Simien: Creole for Kidz and the Zydeco Experience is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th, at 10:30 a.m. inside the Florida Theater, 128 E Forsyth St. Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco, is an [...]

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 137th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, January 26th at 5:30 p.m. at their headquarters on 1 Independent Dr.  For more info visit www.myjaxchamber.com.

Register now for the Chart House Restaurant, ‘Wine & Dine,” Thursday, January 26th at 7 p.m. for a five course meal featuring wines, and exquisite cuisine.  For more info (904) 398-3353.

MVP Muzic Groups presents a ‘Birthday Bash,’ celebrating Jevon Hil and Jimmy Hill with featured artists Tamar Braxton, Tank and Carl Thomas, Friday, January 27th 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., inside WJCT Studios, 100 Festival [...]

Join Art Bikes Jax and the Florida Theatre on Saturday, January 28th, at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Art Bikes Jax and the Florida Theatre are teaming up for the first time for [...]

Our next application period for JAX Bridges is opening January 15th and closes on January 29th. Participants can apply at jaxbridges.com starting on the 15th.  Jax Bridges Entrepreneur program leverage a private learning platform for delivering entrepreneurial education [...]

Attend the ‘West African Fashion Show,’ to be held Sunday, January 29th at 1 p.m. inside The Lark, 229 N. Hogan St. Enjoy an African fashion show, hair show and more!  For tickets and more [...]

The Girl-Centered Practice© Institute (GCPI), January 30th - February 3rd is an innovative training program designed to create more supportive environments for girls, young women, and youth who identify as female. Participants in the fields of [...]

Probably the most significant collector and interpreter of Southern, African American culture, Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960), the dominant female voice of the Harlem Renaissance era. To celebrate her works, in her hometown of Eatonville, Florida [...]

By Jina DuVernay  - Skeletons, secret powers, buried traumas, generational curses. What these spellbinding new novels reveal about characters’ ancestors changes their future forever. Sister Staff Photo The families in these intriguing stories of love, mysticism [...]

The Jacksonville Women’s Expo, at Prime Osborn,1000 Water St is scheduled for March 11th - 12th at 10 a.m. Delivering celebrity keynote speakers is recording artist Fantasia, and a myriad of exciting pavilions, entertainment, beauty [...]

With the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2023 season of Affordable Family Fun on the horizon, the club has set two job fairs in Wednesday, February 1st and Saturday, February 11th, 4 - 7 p.m., for 2023 [...]

Attend the Wednesday, February 1st at 1 p.m., book signing for the book "Uplifting The Pain… Now,” a poetic Mental Health Wake-up Call book for all families. Location is Chamblin's Uptown, 215 N Laura Street. For [...]

The Heir Church of Jacksonville, 159 Clark Rd, is hosting its 2023 Women’s Conference scheduled for February 2nd - 4th. Come join in to hear speakers and panel discussions for this women’s anointed conference.  For tickets [...]

Comedian Earthquake will spew comedic jokes, February 3rd - February 5th, from inside the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd. For tickets and more info visit www.comedyzone.com.

Stepping into Romance month dance classes beginning Saturday, February 4th from 9 - 6 p.m. Come step into romance with an experience for couples to support and learn a new dance in unity!  For class [...]

You are cordially invited to attend the ‘Heart of a Women Red Luncheon,’ scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at 9 a.m. inside WJCT Soundstage, 100 Festival Park Avenue. Hear guest speakers, door prizes, vendors and [...]

The toe tapping, knee slapping ‘STOMP’ is back at Saturday, February 4th, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows. This explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. For tickets [...]

The DONNA Marathon will turn up the pink across Northeast Florida beginning Sunday, February 5th at 8 a.m.in downtown Jacksonville. Now in its 16th year, the theme is “Destination DONNA,” aimed at celebrating a beautiful [...]