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Springfield Shooting Leaving Unanswered Questions for Families and Communities

June 3, 2016 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Walking up to the makeshift memorial for Vernell Bing, Jr., bystanders witness a bevy of flowers, balloons, and signs expressing the tragic effects of the unexplained police shooting two weeks ago. […]

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It Takes a Village: Free Press Shares Communication Careers at Tiger Academy

June 2, 2016 admin 0

Hundreds of students in grades pre-k thru 5th (ages 4-11) participated in Tiger Academy’s annual career day. Inquisitive students had the opportunity to ask hands on questions to professionals representing diverse careers. The presentation groups […]

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Jax First Lady, Molly Curry & Jax Children’s Commission launch 2016 JaxKids Book Club.

May 26, 2016 admin 0

On June 1, 2016 Jacksonville’s first lady, Molly Curry will be helping the Jacksonville Children’s Commission launch the 2016 JaxKids Book Club. Mrs. Curry will be reading a Book Club original book to Pre-K Students […]

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National Red Nose Day – A Day of Fun to bring Awareness to Youth Poverty

May 25, 2016 admin 0

Board members of the AnnieRuth Foundation take a moment to act silly in honor of National Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living […]

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Shared Meals with the Homeless Focus of Celebrity Server Fundraiser

May 25, 2016 admin 0

Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 22nd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

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Gretel and Gertie Dance Students Honor Legacy with Ritz Exhibit

May 19, 2016 admin 0

The premier opening exhibit of the Gretel and Gertie Dance School honoring founders Mrs. Ernestine B.R. Cox Cox and Mrs. Pricilla Jones, was presented by former students and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.  […]

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Ms. Clementine Shine Celebrates 100th Birthday

May 19, 2016 admin 0

On Saturday, May 14th, Ms. Clementine Shine celebrated her 100th Birthday at the Mary Singleton Center with family and friends. Ms. Shine blew out her own Birthday candles and when given the microphone she exclaimed: […]

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Program Students Receive Shirts and Books to Excel

May 19, 2016 admin 0

The 5000 Role Model of Excellence program held its inaugural summit at the FSCJ Downtown last weekend with the theme, “The making of a King transforming Boys into Men”. Over 600 young men were dressed in […]

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Malcolm X Festival Promotes Heritage, Education and Peace in the Hood

May 19, 2016 admin 0

Hundreds of families, vendors and friends of the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative outreach trekked to Simond Johnson Park for the 2nd annual Malcolm X Festival. Located at the intersection of 12th Street and Moncrief Rd. in […]

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Stylists Dedicate Talents to Ladies Living With Lupus

May 12, 2016 admin 0

After being diagnosed with Lupus two year ago, local stylist Gail Carter-Cade vowed to empower other women stricken with the crippling disease. Lupus affects 1.5 million people in the United States; the disease actually affects […]

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