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The Humana Foundation presented a six-figure grant to the University of Florida that to support the Health-Smart Holistic Health and Wellness Centers Program for Seniors, which aims to address the problems of social isolation, food insecurity, […]
After a competitive election season that ended in some controversy throughout the state, three new Duval County School Board members were sworn-in during a special meeting this month. Elizabeth Andersen will take over District 2 for Scott Shine, Paula […]
The members of the Walter Darcy Court of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary (KPCLA) make Thanksgiving a priority every year. For the turkey? No. For the pumpkin pie? No. “We emphasize this holiday […]
The African American Abolitionist Frederick Douglas once asked the question, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” For many Blacks that served in the military that question was very relevant when discussing the […]
A group of Jacksonville teens have decided to be change agents and have made fighting homelessness – especially amongst their peers a key area of focus. At a time in Duval County when youth violence […]
Last week, local senior citizens joined several City of Jacksonville departments and other resource partners for two days devoted to sharing area programs and services available to residents. Held at the Morocco Shrine Center, several […]
Two years ago during the Summer Olympics in Rio, African American Simone Manuel shocked the world by winning an Olympic gold medal for the U.S. in the 100-meter freestyle. Not only did she shock the […]
Over 10,000 friends, family and alumnus of Raines and Ribault High schoolc onverged on Moncrief Road to witness the annual Northwest Football Classic between the two long time rivals. The Viking held off the Ribault […]
After running a highly competitive race for the School Board four years ago against an incumbent, Darryl Willie won a close race on Tuesday night. Willie will represent School Board District 4, a seat currently […]
When you think about natives who have made an impact on the City of Jacksonville, the names Eartha and Clara White are indelible. For over 100 years, the Clara White Mission (CWM) has catered to […]
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