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Big Names Stop in Jax to Stomp for Election Season

July 19, 2018 admin 0

When big election seasons begin you can count on newsmakers to make their rounds throughout the city. Jacksonville is no stranger to the political scene and always a stop for headliners, saw the first major stop […]

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Jax Company Makes History by Becoming First Black-Owned Water to Sell at Walmart

July 17, 2018 Staff 0

For the first time in history, Walmart is selling a Black-owned bottled water brand on its shelves. It’s called Live Alkaline Water, and it is 100% natural alkaline water that is bottled at the source […]

Community

Annual Boss Week Recognizes Youth Through Empowerment Workshops, Sports and Honors

July 13, 2018 admin 0

With the consistent growth of gun violence in Jacksonville, a local non-profit organization Lamarco Wilcox Men of Balance (LWMOB), recently rallied the community to join them for their “Fighting to Save our Children” initiative. Annually, the […]

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Nominations Sought for Florida Folk Heritage Awards

July 10, 2018 Staff 0

The Florida Department of State is seeking nominations for the 2019 Florida Folk Heritage Awards. The annual awards recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Florida’s traditional culture. Folk heritages includes a wide range […]

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STEM Camp Builds Skills to Compete Internationally

July 6, 2018 admin 0

 Jashaiya Lee Daniels, age 9, has officially completed ID Tech WorldBuilder: Minecraft Game Design one week camp held at University of North Florida. “Her dedication to the project was outstanding. You were like an architect […]

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EWC Alumni Donates 8K to Sports Program

July 6, 2018 admin 0

Growing up in an era of segregation in Jacksonville and being raised by parents who were sharecroppers, retired Professor Emeritus Dr. Annie B. Henry always believed in the African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a […]

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Non-profits Join Forces to Help Battle Hunger Need

July 6, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

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Stanton Grads Attend Marker Dedication at Historic Landmark

July 6, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

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It Takes a Village: Dedicated Volunteers Celebrate Giving Youth a Second Chance

July 6, 2018 admin 0

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 […]

Community

Simond-Johnson Park Continues Legacy of Coach “SoftKid” Bryant

June 29, 2018 admin 0

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” […]

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