Community

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 […]

Mary Kay beauty consultants trekked to the Lakeside Rehabilitation Center last week to deliver approximately 100 gifts and holidays greetings to the residents at the facility. For the past five years the consultants have come […]

The International Longshoreman Association held their 10th annual “Labor of Love” Christmas Toy Giveaway to the delight of nearly 100 children. Hundreds of Longshoremen, families and friends enjoyed food, drinks, music and a jolly Santa onsite […]

Justice Coalition Executive Director, Michael Liles. Although the evening was both cold and wet the memories were warm at The Justice Coalition’s 4th Annual “Seasons to Remember” service at Redemption Church on Jacksonville’s Westside. The celebration […]

African Americans played critical roles in ensuring Allied victory in World War II. And, in many ways, World War II laid the foundations for the civil rights movement. In 1941 fewer than 4,000 African Americans were […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – November 13, 2017 – Foundation for Fortitude has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity […]

“The Golden Nutcracker,” a contemporary ballet which includes all genres of dance, choreographed by local artist Kezia Rolle, débuted last weekend to sold out audiences at the Ritz Theater. Styles of classical ballet, modern, jazz, […]

This past weekend Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville hosted the 2017 Jacksonville Sea and Sky Air show to showcase ultimate flying acts. The skies were transformed into the backdrop for the exciting air acts and […]

Pearl Street Plaza was crammed over the weekend with hundreds of beauty school members, students, neighborhood residents and city council members to celebrate Total Beauty Institute’s inaugural Happy Harvest day event. The parking lot was […]