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The Black History Month program hosted by the Friends of the Bradham and Brooks Library was a celebration of local authors who shared excerpts from their works. Authors onhand included Leola Williams and Kevin Monroe, […]

By David Wright | Celebrating Black History Month 2024, Mandarin Museum partnered with Florida Blue for groups of color to review their sprawling exhibit showcase. ‘Exhibit Come to Life: The Untold Story of Black Mandarin,’ […]

Local young men recently had the opportunity to be  inspired and uplifted at the recent ‘Boyz 2 Men,’ event hosted at HollyBrook Homes Apartments. The breakout sessions offered practical wisdom, from goal setting to self-care […]

The largest gift in the foundation’s 60-year history will fund grants to local, state, national, and international nonprofits, many of which Weaver has supported for years. JACKSONVILLE, FL – February 24, 2024 – The Community […]

By Christine Jordan Sexton Florida Politics – (www.floridapolitics.com) – A priority bill for the Department of Health (DOH) has been amended to include language addressing Black farmers and medical marijuana licenses. The Senate Appropriations Committee […]

Royal Vagabonds Mingle and Dance For a Cause – The Royal Vagabonds held thier 43rd Sweethearts Ball welcoming hundreds of guests for an evening of dinner, dancing and philanthropy at UNF ‘s Herbert Center.  Over the […]

By David Wright – When you hear of Black History month, it’s usually about individuals who have passed away leaving books or movies depicting their legacy. To allot recognition for the individuals who made significant […]

Representatives from JEA, the City of Jacksonville and local elected officials hosted a meeting tonight for more than 140 residents of northwest Jacksonville, providing an overview of the proposed Riverview Septic Tank Phase Out project. The meeting allowed […]

JACKSONVILLE (Feb. 13, 2024) – The Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA) announced today that it successfully raised $41 million in its first-ever general revenue bond offering. Proceeds from the sale will be used to acquire and renovate […]

American Legion Post 197 held their annual ‘Your Health Matters’ community family event at their Northside campus. The free services included health screenings, free covid/flu shots, prostate health education and nutritional panel.  Serving nutritional dish […]