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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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