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Vystar Credit Union Prepares Ribault Students for Financial and Tax Preparation Careers

March 1, 2017 admin 0

The Vystar Academy of Business and Finance at Jean Ribault High School was established in 2009 with support from VyStar Credit Union and is one of only 27 academies to be recognized out of more […]

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Melanin Market Kicks off Eastside Vendor Fair

February 9, 2017 admin 0

Over 75 Black owned businesses and nonprofit organizations gathered along the street and sidewalks of A. Phillips Randolph Blvd February 4th for the Inaugural Historic Eastside Arts and Vendors Market. This event kicked off Black […]

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Talented UniverSoul Circus Tapped to be the Last Big Top Standing

February 1, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – With the recent announcement of Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus dismantling their big top for their last show May 21, 2017, UniverSoul Circus is gearing up to become the […]

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Annual Black History Calendar Focuses on Education

January 24, 2017 admin 0

The 28th Annual Unveiling of the Jacksonville Black History Calendar was presented to the public last week in the Jacksonville Public Library auditorium. The auditorium was filled with over 500 students, parents, educators and legislators eagerly awaiting […]

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Anne Frank Exhibit Brings Life Icons Fight for Justice and Equality

January 19, 2017 admin 0

Anne Frank: A History for Today,’ is an international exhibition that tells the story of the young Jewish girl who gained international fame after the posthumous publication of the diary she wrote while her family […]

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FLA JAX 87th Annual Festivities Remains a Tradition with a Purpose

January 6, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Doubletree Hilton Hotel was the location for the FLAJAX 87th annual Christmas Ball. FLAJAX members, family and friends came together to mingle and celebrate the clubs success.  Over 400 patrons […]

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Fitness Workout Resolution For A Gun Free New Year

December 20, 2016 admin 0

By – S. Jackson – With over 100 homicides counted for in Duval County, Brandon Warren – Owner/CEO of Brandon Fitness presented the 2nd annual Gunz Up, Guns Down Fitness Workout for students in Duval […]

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Groundworks Make the Eastside Dream Work

December 8, 2016 admin 0

By Lynn Jones A. Phillip Randolph Street was full of fanfare to celebrate historic eastside traditions, residents and way of life. Vendors, food trucks and volunteers were on hand to serve the over 1,500 plus […]

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Delayed but Not Denied: NAACP Honors Local Game Changers

December 8, 2016 admin 0

It was 51 years in the making and even Hurricane Matthew tried to stop the celebration. The annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, held at the Hyatt Riverfront, lauded the city’s game changes in a festive […]

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International Longshoreman 80th Anniversary Ignites a Celebration of the Past, Present and the Future

December 1, 2016 admin 0

International Longshoreman 80th Anniversary Ignites a Celebration of the Past, Present and the Future. Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m. Hyatt Downtown Jacksonville, 225 E. Coastline Dr. “Second to none, still getting the Job done!” The […]

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