Community

 Small business owners learned first-hand how to grow and improve their companies. The Jacksonville Urban League, NAACP Florida State Conference, the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP, SCLC-Jacksonville Chapter and the National Association of Black Women […]

By Lynn Jones Even after the recent killing of 22-month-old Aiden McClendon, killed in a “gang-related” drive-by shooting, Jacksonville residents continue to protest, hold prayer vigils and “stop the violence” rally’s. The toddlers murder marks […]

Nearly a decade after controversially entering an urban neighborhood to positively impact the lives of neighborhood youth.  The Boselli Foundation is still making a difference in at-risk neighborhoods on the Northside of Jacksonville. Established in 2007 […]

The Jacksonville Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation Alumnae chapter sponsored their 4th annual Healthy Start 5K Run welcoming 350 runners and walkers. The walk not only raised awareness for the importance of living a healthy, fit […]

The City of Jacksonville celebrated Kwanzaa at Unity Plaza in Riverside.  Celebrity personality Rahman Johnson served as the host  for the occasions. 100+ people showed up to celebrate the 7 principles of Kwanzaa,  a secular festival observed by many […]

Maxine Lindsay Preparing to Enjoy Maximum Retirement  – Maxine “Max” Lindsay celebrated with family, friends, and co-workers 35 years working for the Internal Revenue Service (Jacksonville, FL). Her official retirement begins January 1, 2016.  The […]

Aarons Unveils 9th Renovated Keystone Club in 2015 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida – Teen Center Makeover Result of Retailer’s Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Aaron’s, Inc. a […]

 On November 12, the Ritz Theatre and Museum re-introduced, Dr. Julia Walker Brown, a successful businesswoman of African-American heritage and showcased her contributions in shaping the educational fabric of the African-Americans in the Jacksonville community. […]