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Thaddeus and Doris Wilson Celebrate 56 Years of Black Love

July 15, 2020 admin 0

Their romance began in the summer of 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee.  Thaddaeus Wilson (Joe) and Doris Beasley lived across the street from each other for over two years with no real communication between them. Their […]

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Opportunity Fund Created To Promote Diversity & Equality For All Lives Matters

July 8, 2020 admin 0

by Lynn Jones – Brian and Jake Wolfburg are the parents of a four year old African American young man. With recent events concerning racial equality and black lives matter, Wolfburg and his partner make […]

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Youngster Takes to Meditation to Calm Covid-19 Anxiety

July 2, 2020 admin 0

The Highsmith clan made Coronavirus testing a family affair at the Legends Center, braving record temperatures to ensure their family was healthy. Lashun Sr., five year old Lashun Highsmith Jr. and wife Laquanda were taking […]

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Gamma Beta Boule Award Top DCPS Students Academic Scholarships of Excellence Awards

June 24, 2020 admin 0

By Hazel Campbell-Yates – Eleven of Jacksonville’s highest ranking African-American students from Duval County Public Schools were recently awarded Gamma Beta Boule scholarships for academic excellence. This year would have been Gamma Beta Boule’s 36th […]

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Duval County Junteenth Events Fight the Power for Future Generations

June 24, 2020 admin 0

One of the many sights and scenes for Juneteenth this year included fighting the power for the Junteenth at the Tea Posh Natural restaurant at their new location on 8th street.  The restaurant held a […]

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Organizations Team Up to Prevent Hood to Prison Pipeline

June 16, 2020 admin 0

Two local Jacksonville organizations have teamed up to stop youth violence and give youth more than hope.  Krumpin 4 Success, Inc (K4S) and Positive Vibes Only, Inc. (PVO) has designed a comprehensive program called: Reincarnation: […]

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Live Televised Special Address Racism, Policing, and Reform in Jax

June 16, 2020 admin 0

By Jasmine Butler – In a special news segment aired on Action News Jax, city officials and community advocates addressed current issues and next steps for Jacksonville, Florida. In a time of protests, policy reform, […]

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Youth in Motion Conclude Year with Virtual Celebration

June 16, 2020 admin 0

The Youth In Motion, Inc. (YIMI), a nonprofit youth empowerment organization that assists students towards building leadership skills, art appreciation, life management skills, team dynamics, organic gardening, and community service has joined the virtual meeting […]

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Six Top Jacksonville Students Awarded Empowering Greatness Scholarships

June 10, 2020 admin 0

Farah & Farah, Law firm honored 20 students’ service and boosts their academic path and provide much-needed financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic through its inaugural $100,000 scholarship program The law firm announced that six […]

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Local Rallies Continue to Amp Up as Protesters Keep Foot on the Neck of Justice

June 9, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Protests are happening around the world as George Floyd’s police killing has inspired our nation to seek justice and peace for African-Americans. Daily news outlets and social media entities continue to […]

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