Community

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]