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Foundation Celebrates Juneteenth with Song, Dance and African Traditions

June 26, 2019 admin 0

Juneteenth, commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. Although Slavery […]

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Rabia Temple Celebrates 125 Years of Service  

June 26, 2019 admin 0

Rabia Temple No.8 Ancient Egyptian Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America Jurisdiction PHA. Inc., is a nonprofit entity organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida since […]

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Urban League Awards Thousands in Scholarships During Annual Meeting

June 26, 2019 admin 0

Supporters of the Jacksonville Urban League anxiously attended their Annual Meeting at the Ritz Theater to share their accomplishments and awarded thousands in scholarships to deserving local students. The 2019 annual meeting and scholarship luncheon […]

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Preparing Hundreds of Teens for Summer Success

June 17, 2019 admin 0

This week the Kids Hope Alliance hosted five workshops across Duval County to prepare several hundred local teens for their jobs and internships through the Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership. Students arrived early for the […]

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Raines Class of 1964 Celebrates 45th Reunion

June 13, 2019 admin 0

   William Marion Raines Senior High School, the historically black high school located at the corner of Raines Avenue on the Northside has a rich legacy that alumna still celebrate today. The school was named […]

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Agape Love Conference Dispenses Awareness to Breast Cancer Rates, Care, Wellness and Healing

May 30, 2019 admin 0

The 8th annual Agape Love women’s healing conference was held this past weekend at Murchison Temple CME Church located on the Westside.  The conference was founded by Leola Williams in memory of her sister Evangelist […]

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Workshop Makes Self Love a Priority as Blacks Girls Missing Becomes a National Epidemic

May 30, 2019 admin 0

From the Malcolm X educational day to last weekend’s inaugural “Self Love,” women and girls mini workshop, the BSun Cultural Center continues to be at the forefront for arts and cultural events. More than fifty […]

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Churches Remain on The Front Line of Benevolence

May 30, 2019 admin 0

In the past, African American churches have been at the forefront of the fight for justice and equality. For Blacks, the church has not only been a source of inspiration, but a resource for assisting […]

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City Pays Respect to Fallen Heroes

May 30, 2019 admin 0

Hundreds gathers early Memorial Day morning for a remembrance ceremony in front of Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Wall as four more names were added to the nearly 1,700 already etched into the granite. A wreath was […]

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Blue Crab Enthusiast Climb to the Top of the Barrel for Annual Fest

May 25, 2019 admin 0

The annual Blue Crab Festival in Palatka took place over Memorial Day weekend and featured live music, family activities, and, of course, plenty of seafood. The Blue Crab Festival is held every Memorial Day weekend […]

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