Community

The Black Rose Foundation for Children and James V. Brooks Memorial Scholarship Fund recently announced their 2018 college scholarship recipients. Both organizations have a proud history of community service and focus their outreach efforts on […]

Legendary civil rights activist flew into Jacksonville this month to speak to residents on the importance of voting in the upcoming November 13th election. Jackson met with pastors, elected officials and citizens at the Baptist […]

Since 1984, Dreams Come True (DCT) has fulfilled the dreams of more than 3,800 children in the Jacksonville area. DCT is the First Coast’s only locally-based organization dedicated to using the power of a dream […]

By Ywana Allen On Saturday, August 25th, “The Justice League of Fitness” held their 5th Anniversary “I will Workout” class and celebration at the Emmett Reed Community Center. Over 70 people participated in the high-energy, 75-minute […]

The Black Panther Party has always been at the forefront of fighting for the rights of African Americans.  Recently, a member of the New Black Panther Party was arrested in nearby Kingsland, GA, for participating […]

This past Sunday, after preaching a rousing sermon of giving thanks for your blessings, Central Baptist International Church Pastor Karl Hodges accepted a three hundred dollar check from the Royal Vagabonds Club for the CBIC […]

On Saturday August 18th the Shawn Delifus Foundation celebrated their 2nd Graduation of 86 swimmers ages 6 months to 88 years old. Both local senior citizens and youth held court at the William Raines High School […]

By William C. Hines – When I was a young boy growing up in Jacksonville, there were two Black High schools – Stanton High (Blue Devils) and the Matthew W. Gilbert (Panthers). The Stanton Blue […]

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition a grassroots, membership organization run by Returning Citizens (formerly convicted persons) who are dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and […]

One of the primary roles of a college president is to raise money for their institutions.  The new president of Edward Waters College joins in that tradition by leading the charge.  Recently, Dr. A. Zachary Faison, […]