Community

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville recently partnered with Feeding Northeast Florida, a hunger relief organization and food bank to combat local hunger needs. The partnership entails Feeding Northeast Florida providing nutritional food items each […]

By C.B. McIntosh – A group of dedicated Stanton graduates, one of Jacksonville’s most historic institutions, recently gathers to commemorate its founding principal and African American icon, James Weldon Johnson. Representing several generations, the group […]

The Duval Academy Advisory Board held their annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon to honor the volunteers that annually support the organization. The board meets monthly to discuss volunteer opportunities for the young men. Activities typically included participating […]

Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee (SJPCRC) held their third Annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast at thw Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, June 23rd.  The annual event celebrates and honors the late Coach Carlton “Soft Kid” […]

On Monday, June 25th Lieutenant Commander (Ret) Paul Nix, President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter presented FLAJAX Club President and NNOA member James Andrews and members with a plaque as a […]

Black history in America is diverse and distinctive, and one of the most unique historical celebrations that many African Americans recognize is called, Juneteenth.  On June 19, 1865, General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, […]

By Lynn Jones – A group of concerned businessmen along with City Councilman Garret Dennis held a press conference at Edward Waters College this week to address the recent rash of crime and violence that has […]

The last day of school was bitter sweet for Duval County Public School teacher Lorraine Lee this year. Lee has been teaching for 43 years, with 31 years at Spring Park elementary on the Southside. […]

Sharon Coon along with community agency United Way, has been bestowed with the highest honor awarded by the Florida Library Association. The award was presented to Mrs. Coon and the agency in Orlando for her […]

I’m A Star Foundation gave away $15,000 in scholarships to college-bound homeless students this week. The I’m A Star student servant leaders raised the money through their Jacksonville HELPS (Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnership & Service) Celebrity […]