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By Lynn Jones – Two Jacksonville youth were among 100 out of thousands selected for the 10th Annual Disney Dreamers Academy in partnership with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. For four intensive days, students are […]
A Family-friendly event aboard Carnival Elation in JAXPORT celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday featured a book reading to kids from Heart for Children, a local children’s charity along with a $5,000 donation. Kids enjoyed face-painting and […]
While in Jacksonville, the legendary Melba Moore hosted a Youth Monologue Workshop exclusively for students who are involved with the AnnieRuth Foundation. The workshop took place Friday, February 24, at the Highlands Branch Library. […]
Empowerment Resources’ Ladies Night Out event at Charming Charlie River Place Market location raised over $600 to support its signature program, Journey Into Womanhood. During the private shopping event, guests met with style experts while shopping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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