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Travel Influencer Exposes Things to Do on Jax Northside for World Stage

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Award-winning Black travel influencer Eileen Ivette recently visited the city to highlights things to do in Jacksonville to amplify the city’s Black travel destinations.  Northside Pride founder, Dana Maule showed her how to eat, shop […]

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National Association of Black Military Women Establishes Local Chapter

February 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

On January 24, 2026, a powerful legacy took root in Northeast Florida with the official installation of the Jacksonville, Florida Chapter of the National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW). The ceremony marked a historic […]

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Resilient Ribault Meeting Brings Together Stakeholders to Shape Northside’s Future

February 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

More than 40 residents, neighborhood leaders, nonprofit partners, and public officials gathered in January for the first 2026 stakeholder meeting of Resilient Ribault, a community-driven initiative focused on environmental restoration, climate resilience, and neighborhood empowerment […]

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100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Celebrate Impactful MLK Day of Service Through “America Gives” Initiative

January 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

 The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc., in partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, proudly marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with a highly successful America250 “America Gives” National Day of Service event, […]

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Gateway Jax Breaks Ground on Pearl Square Retail Corridor

January 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Redevelopment of 721 N. Pearl Street to transform long-standing garage into activated retail destination | Gateway Jax, a Jacksonville-based commercial real estate development firm, today announced it has broken ground on 721 N. Pearl Street. […]

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Feb 15-21: The Friends of Brentwood Public Library – 126th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing Celebration  

January 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville, FL is slated to witness a series of spectacular events in February for Black History Month. Theme: “Acknowledging the Past and Triumph Over Struggle”, The 126th anniversary of the widely acclaimed song known as […]

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Press Joins Regional News Collaborative Tackling Housing Affordability

January 21, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Joel Addington | “Cracks in the Foundation: The spiraling affordability crisis in Northeast Florida” is a new regional reporting project we’re working on this year. Not so long ago, Northeast Florida was the state’s best-kept […]

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Kwanzaa Celebrated on the First Coast

December 31, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The scene of this year’s KWANZAA events convened at the St Johns Lutheran Church located in the West Springfield neighborhood of Jacksonville. The 12th annual event was hosted by Ms. Dreaka Arnae of Dignified Virtue […]

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FLAJAX Club Celebrates 96th Annual Christmas Gala

December 31, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Jacksonville was the location where FLAJAX Club members, family and friends came together to celebrate Christmas for the club’s 96th year.  Nearly 300 patrons and members enjoyed fine […]

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Sweater Drive Nets Homeless Winter Essentials

December 18, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

WJCT Public Media and community partners distributed more than 10,000 pounds of sweaters, jackets, and blankets collected during the 23rd annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. These donations are now in the hands of First […]

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