Community

The OneJax Institute, formerly known as the national Council of Christian and Jews, celebrated their 2016 Humanitarian Awards ceremony honoring those who have demonstrated commitment to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Edward Waters College (EWC) is currently enrolling students for the 2016 Black Male College Explorers Summer Program. The EWC Black Male Explorers Program is an at-risk prevention/intervention program designed specifically to prevent […]

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office posthumously honored the city’s first black female corrections officer during a ceremony Thursday March 31st in the Patrol Assembly Room located on second floor of the Police Memorial Building. The family […]

The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated celebrated the rich history and great traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities this month. In support of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s “I Love My HBCU Month”. […]

 UF Shands “Little Miracles” 16th annual community baby shower was held Saturday, April 2nd in the Shands Resource Learning Center. Hundreds of mothers, families, doctors, nurses and local non-profit organizations were on hand to provide […]

Sally B. Mathis Estate Sale A Historical Moment in Time – Sallye B. Mathis, a retired teacher, dean and civic activist became one of two black women elected to the old City Council in 1967, […]

Sallye B. Mathis, a retired educator and civic activist became one of two Black women elected to the old City Council in 1967, along with Mary L. Singleton, becoming the first Blacks to do so […]