Community

The Generation WORKS volunteer “Dedicated Day of Service” led by women and girls took place last weekend at the The Children’s Home Society of Florida.  Volunteers wired, welded, washed and worked their magic to transform […]

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Cultural Affairs Committee of the Duval County Retired Educators Association presented their 12th annual black history month program entitled: “Capturing Our Past, Preserving our Future.” Attendees enjoyed a […]

Since 2016, GirlPower1440 non-profit has focused on instilling the values of self-esteem into young black females ages 7 – 17 in Jacksonville, Florida. The core principles of the organization are based on self-esteem through a […]

  BYON M. MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP The Byon M. Morris Scholarship will provide $5,000 ($1250 per year/4 years) to support tuition, books, fees, room and board, and degree-related expenses for two graduating seniors who have attained […]

The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center partnered with the Women’s Committee of IATSE Local 115 and Junior Achievement of North Florida to provide 18 young women from PACE Center for Girls with a technical theatre […]

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. […]