Community

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The City of Atlantic Beach held a special dedication ceremony at the Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, Florida, this past Saturday to honor U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Everett to honor his city […]

by Carla Jones  and Karen Varga-Sinka – I’m A Star Foundation and 100 Black Men of Jacksonville have partnered together to operate the new 100 STARS Teen Center on Moncrief Road. The Center will offer […]