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COVID-19 Update: JTA Implements Additional Measures to Promote Social Distancing Onboard and At Facilities

March 31, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities. The health and safety of JTA customers, employees and the public is the Authority’s top priority, […]

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Colon Cancer Fighter Receives Support form Non Profit to heighten Awareness and Advocacy Resources

March 12, 2020 admin 0

Felita’s Love is a non-profit organization founded in memory of Felita Rollins who succumbed to colon cancer in 2005,  Kentisha Mazeke mother was only 45 years old at the time of her death. To honor […]

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Conference Series Educates Community on Black Male Lives Matter

March 6, 2020 admin 0

On Saturday, February 22nd, Youth Works, Inc hosted part two of the Black Male Conference Series to address legal empowerment in Duval County’s hardest-hit neighborhoods through holistic development. A host of speakers covered a variety […]

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Florida A&M University and Edward Waters College Host Medical Marijuana Community Forum      

March 6, 2020 admin 0

Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) held its 10th community forum as it continues its’ efforts to educate and inform the state’s diverse communities about medical marijuana […]

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Groundwork Jacksonville Celebrate Completion of Urban Core Emerald Trail Project 

March 6, 2020 admin 0

City of Jacksonville, TD Bank Group, Arbor Day Foundation and Volunteers Participate in Tree Planting and Community Garden Planting Project Jacksonville, Fla., March 2, 2020 – Today, Groundwork Jacksonville (GWJax) and the City of Jacksonville (City), along […]

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Local National Council of Negro Women Chapter Trek South for Black Belt Tour

March 6, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Section of National Council of Negro Women, Inc (NCNW) participated in the historical trail of “Bloody Sunday” which became a landmark of American history and the foundation for a successful campaign culminating with […]

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Inaugural Jacksonville Image Awards Honors Community Change Agents

March 5, 2020 admin 0

To recognize the accomplishments of individuals that have a positive impact on the community, the Jacksonville Image Awards, an inaugural awards show sponsored by the Cochran Firm was recently held at the Ritz Museum. Hundreds […]

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Advocacy, Leadership and Women’s Empowerment Highlight Urban League Honors

March 5, 2020 admin 0

There are many organizations that represent African Americans, one of the oldest is The National Urban League, an historic civil rights organization that advocates on behalf of economic and social justice and racial discrimination. It is the oldest […]

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JTA Honors Rosa Parks Transit Legacy and Next Steps for Commuter Growth

March 5, 2020 admin 0

To celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) held a rededication ceremony at Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jacksonville. Attendees included JTA […]

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Runner “Moo-Ve It” to Promote Healthy Families and Arts Education

March 5, 2020 admin 0

Funding for arts education can be volatile despite its benefits to students. Locally the Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS) is tackling this issue by providing local children in underserved areas with arts education and […]

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