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Sister Cities Globally Commemorate 9/11

September 27, 2024 admin 0

Jacksonville Sister Cities Association and the Ritz Theater museums recently presented the 23rd annual ‘9/11 Peace Concert,’ in remembrance of the 911 tragedy and our nations resilience. Guest speaker was Chief Keith Powers of the […]

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Annie Ruth Foundation Celebrates Brick & Mortar Grand Opening

September 27, 2024 admin 0

Established in 2012, the AnnieRuth Foundation is named after Ruth Kearney, the grandmother of Founder, Dee Wilcox. The foundation recently unveiled their brick and mortar location on Interstate Center Dr adjacent to its church partner […]

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Proof of Community Ties Highlights Ritz 25th Anniversary

September 27, 2024 admin 0

The Ritz Theater and Museum recently celebrated a 25 year anniversary milestone in their journey to preserve the history and culture of LaVilla, honoring the profound resilience of the Black community in the face of […]

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Doing Some Good to Suit for Success

September 27, 2024 admin 0

Suited 4 Success (S4S) hosted community volunteers for their ‘Good is Everywhere,’ campaign. Over 60 volunteers organized and restocked the Suited 4 Success clothing closet. Located at their Arlington headquarters, the volunteers set an example […]

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Workshop Teaches Mothers to Destress for Success

September 27, 2024 admin 0

Make a Difference Leadership Academy, Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition and the Magnolia Project, introduced a free ‘Weathering the Storm of Motherhood’ workshop to local women. Held at the Emmett Reed Center, the purpose for […]

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Eartha’s Farm & Market Workshop Confronts Urban Social, Economic and Environment Food Desert Habitiats

September 27, 2024 admin 0

This past weekend, Dr. Richard D. Schulterbrandt Gragg III, a professor at Florida A&M University (FAMU), and University of Arkansas PhD student Terrius Bruce were featured speakers at ‘Voices In Bloom: Advocating for Environmental Sustainability,’ held […]

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Local Women Voters Readying for Upcoming Elections

September 27, 2024 admin 0

The Urban Leagues downtown conference room was the location for the League of Women Voters of Jacksonville First Coast forum with LWV United States President Dianna Wynn and LWV of Florida Co-Presidents Cecile Scoon, civil […]

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State of Florida/COJ Issues Executive Order Declaring a State/City of Emergency for Counties Impacted

September 24, 2024 admin 0

The Duval County Emergency Operations Center is partially activated as of this writing and will move to full activation as of 8 p.m. this evening. EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS September 23, 2024: The State of Florida has issued […]

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After School Program Creating Media Specialist Champions

September 11, 2024 admin 0

The Raines High School C.H.A.M.P.S. (Creating Highly Achieving Media Professionals) after-school program is taking their students to the next level.  The program is designed for students interested in entertainment, media, and content sharing opportunities offering […]

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JTA Hosts Viewing of Local Art for Northwest Corridor Public Art Initiative

September 11, 2024 admin 0

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently welcomed the community to the Legends Community Center to view artwork submitted by local artists as well as to take part in choosing which pieces will be featured in […]

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