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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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Jacksonville Finds it Voice in National Conversation

June 2, 2020 admin 0

Protest at the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office – Hundreds of coordinated organizations participated in a peaceful protests featuring victim turned advocate Ron Davis, son of slain native son Jordan Davis. Organizers said the Jacksonville Sheriffs (JSO) […]

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Girl Scout Camp Programming for Girls Open to All This Summer

May 28, 2020 Staff 0

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC) announces it has launched a reimagined summer camp program aimed at helping girls continue learning and growing despite COVID-19 restrictions. As a community service, GSGC has opened the program […]

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Great Food Give-a-way Continues Food Distribution to Urban Core

May 26, 2020 admin 0

The Food Giveaway hosted by City Councilman Reginald Gaffney and local activists, Dwight Brisbane, Greg Blue and S.W.A.T Radio continues throughout locations in the city. Over 400 families are provided groceries for their family through […]

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