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Congressman Al Lawson announced last week that Stanton College Preparatory School freshman Jaylen Thomas is the grand prize winner of Florida’s Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. Thomas’ winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Congressman Al Lawson (FL-05) announced Stanton College Preparatory School freshman Jaylen Thomas as the grand prize winner of Florida’s Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. Thomas’ winning artwork will be displayed in the […]

Paxon School for Advanced Studies 12th grade student Alanna Barlow and her parents Pastor/Attorney Wellington (left) and Cassandra (right)Barlow were all smiles as she received an award for her participation in the JROTC Program.  Alanna […]

By Lynn Jones The Lillian R. Bradley Toastmaster Club #2346 held their monthly Tuesday meeting this week at the Ritz Theatre with an open house to engage and inspire potential members. The meeting theme was […]

The City of Jacksonville’s Mayor’s Victim Assistance Advisory Council recently hosted events to recognize crime victims as part of the local observance of National Crime Victims’ Week, April 8-14. This year’s theme was “Expand the Circle […]

The Asian-Pacific, Black and Hispanic Democratic Caucus Alliance held their inaugural ‘Spring into Action’ social in downtown at the IBEW Union Hall. Caucus members enjoyed a Saturday BBQ social, networking and casually strategizing for their future […]

Coca–Cola Beverages Florida presented a donation of $12,500 to 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. This is the fourth check presentation Coke Florida has hosted, following their commitment during Black History Month to donate a […]

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast awarded Florida Blue as the 2018 recipient of the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for Community Partner of the Year. Presented at the 8th Annual Y-Bash held at […]