Community

The Family Fitness, Health and Beauty Expo was held over the weekend to a crowd of citizens eager to attend the free event held at the Jacksonville Landing. The event was organized by the Downtown […]

Reuben Keith Green began his military career in May, 1985 serving on the USS Voge at Mayport Naval Station. His last tour of duty was at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station where he retired in 1996 […]

The Clara White Mission (CWM) presented public relations and concert promoter Jackie Rivera with an award for her tireless efforts in supporting the CWM mission and initiatives. For over seven years, Rivera has been an […]

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 […]