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City Opens First Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center

May 20, 2025 admin 0

It’s been more than a year since the controversy began over the opening of yet another liquor store in the Brentwood neighborhood. Protestors were in sync with community residents that there were already too many […]

Business

Dr. Richard Danford Jr. Celebrates 80th Birthday and 33 Years Serving the Community

May 20, 2025 admin 0

The Jacksonville Urban League family recently celebrated the 80th birthday of their Dr. Richard Danford Jr. and his 33 years of dedicated service to the community.  Surrounded by his wife, Duval County Property Appraiser Joyce […]

Community

JEA Prepared for 2025 Hurricane Season, Provides Tips for Customers

May 12, 2025 admin 0

With the upcoming start of the 2025 hurricane season, JEA is encouraging Northeast Florida residents to join with the utility in being fully prepared for what could be an above average storm season. “We know how […]

Community

Sonnys BBQ Random Act of Kindness Delivers Free Hot Meals

May 1, 2025 admin 0

Sonny’s BBQ, visited Jacksonville homeless shelters this week to provide meals to those in need. The visit was part of Sonny’s Random Acts of BBQ initiative, which is Sonny’s way of giving back to its […]

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Nefertiti Books Reopens to Empower and Engage Local Book Lovers

May 1, 2025 admin 0

After a 19 year hiatus, Nefertiti Books & Gifts recently held their re-grand opening inside their new location in Arlington on Fort Caroline Rd. Fans of the beloved bookstore that showcased authors of color since […]

Community

Sapelo Island Marker Ceremony Honors First Shipment of Captive Africans to U.S.

April 17, 2025 admin 0

On Sunday, April 13th, the city of Darien, GA, in McIntosh County, unveiled a historic marker to acknowledge the first recorded arrival in 1526 of a shipment of captive Africans to the U.S. mainland.  The […]

Community

Friends and Family Help Elnora Paulk Celebrate 90 Remarkable Years

April 17, 2025 admin 0

It was 1935, the Harlem Renaissance was winding down, Billie Holiday’s voice was floating through the airwaves, and Black folks were surviving, thriving, and testifying with pressed hair, sharp hats, and hearts full of faith. […]

Community

YMCA Honors Delifus Foundation for Increasing First Coast Swimmers

April 17, 2025 admin 0

The Winston Y’s Giving Tree Gala was a night to remember the contributions and passing of W. W. “Bill” Gay, and to celebrate YMCA donors and friends who help create the impact happening in and […]

Community

Jax Ghana Association Inducts New Members

April 4, 2025 admin 0

The official inauguration of the Ghana Association of Jacksonville held their inaugural officers induction at the Doubletree Hotel Jax Airport location. The aims and objectives of the Association as clearly listed in its constitution includes […]

Community

Links Sponsor Black Family Wellness Expo to Address Health and Economic Disparities

April 4, 2025 admin 0

The Jacksonville (FL) Chapter and the Bold City (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined forces to present the ‘Black Family Wellness Expo,’ a community health and wellness event dedicated to reducing health and economic […]

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