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Beaver Street Enterprise Center (BSEC) hosted a networking event and workshop recently for participants in its Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity (CEO) coaching program. Six entrepreneurs received certificates for completing the year-long program. The program, launched […]
The Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals (JULYP) is among local organizations donating their time and energy for local back to school drives. Their event, held on the campus of Edward Waters University, including distribution of […]
Recently members of the community have been appointed and/or accepted new positions. Ms. Shannon Palmer has accepted an appointment as the new chief of staff and assistant to the president for strategic initiatives at Edward […]
Dr. Marvin Wells has been was confirmed as the new Board Chair of the Kids Hope Alliances. He replaces Kevin Gay, who was recognized for his service since the organization’s inception in 2018. KHA also […]
Recently, I’m A Star teen influencers held a virtual watch party for the new History Channel Documentary on Black Wall Street. Students ages 12-18 learned about the thriving black business district in the affluent Greenwood community […]
The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC-NFC), North Florida Chapter has resumed their certification process that had been suspended due to the pandemic. NAMC-NFC is an accredited training sponsor for The National Center for Construction […]
SMART Local #435 has been providing highly skilled Sheet Metal Workers to signatory contractors for over 75 years. In addition, Local #435 provides a four year apprenticeship program tuition free which includes the Journeymen upgrade […]
Interested Northside community members recently held a meeting inside Innerlife Chapel International to discuss the history of 40 Acres and A Mule, and what it means for the African American people today and how African […]
Despite a national pandemic, musicians, and vocalists at an emerging magnet middle school in Duval County perseveres in its pursuit of performing arts excellence. Recently at Eugene Butler Middle School, the band and chorus presented […]
While the Hilltop Apartment community has been in the news for its high profile rodent infestation, the community has continued to rally around supporting its residents – including its youth. Recently the Duval County Public […]
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