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Dr. Charles E. Simmons, III and Simmons Pediatrics saluted honor students for excellent achievements in 2016-17 by making the A/B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marked the 13th annual celebration and was […]

In his speech at the “Rally For Change” on January 28th, civil rights activist Ben Frazier said Jacksonville “must decide whether to march into the sunlight of a brand-new day or face economic and social […]

On the eve of Black History Month, the local chapter of the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALAH) installed their new officers. The organization is the brainchild of Carter G,. Woodson known […]

This past weekend, the one-year anniversary of the largest political protest in recent U.S. history, Women’s March Florida, was commerated with a state wide “Women’s Day of Action” to bring awareness and support to marginalized communities. […]

Professor and TEDxFSCJ Team Member William Jackson, M.Ed. hosted the “Rediscovering SPACE” a TEDxFSCJ community event held last week at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH). The knowledgeable panelist spoke about the future of […]

  Jeannetta Mock has joined Fresh Ministries as Chief Operations Officer. Jeannetta, a native of Baltimore who holds bachelor and master degrees from the University of North Florida, is a decorated U.S. Army veteran who retired […]

This past weekend concerned citizens and activist joined the Kemitic Empire for an inaugural “Awareness Walk” at the corner of 16th and Myrtle Avenue. Local residents, city and state official sparticipated in the walk to […]