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Steve Harvey has seen success as a comedian, actor, author, and many other ventures. Perhaps the most successful and meaningful initiatives that Harvey has been involved in is his annual mentoring program. Three Jacksonville-area students were […]
By Lynn Jones Coming up this weekend is the annual Foundation for Fortitude (FOF) Pure White Affair honoring the legacy of local entrepreneur, philanthropist, visionary mentor and community champion, Sherry Blue. Blue founded the nonprofit […]
The notion that “It takes a village to raise a child” is certainly not a new concept. As far back as 1938, an organization was formed in Philadelphia to help be the village that African […]
Over the past ten years, being a “Foodie” has become a culinary fashion statement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 […]
Writing books is Nikesha Williams forte. As soon as she was able to read and write, she put pen to paper and has not stopped! Her characters personas and flaws are deepened through evaluating their […]
Last week, individuals and couples around the U.S. celebrated Valentine’s Day. Locally, Bou’Tique 3:16 held their inaugural Valentine’s “Paint in the Name of Love Dinner and Paint Party,” this past Saturday at the boutiques location […]
“Inventing Victoria” by Tonya Bolden Review: bookwormsez@yahoo.com, c.2019, Bloomsbury / $17.99 / $23.99 Canada / 264 pages You can be anything you want to be! That’s what you were told, growing up: you could do […]
by Lynn Jones Education has always been a passion of Dr. Barbara Ann Darby. The lifelong community servant moved to Jacksonville in 1972 and immediately began giving back to her new hometown. Throughout her years […]
The Young Boys Incorporated was the first African American drug cartel created and run completely by teenagers. With over 300 full time soldiers at one point, they generated a revenue far beyond $300,000.00 a day. […]
According to the Smithsonian, the life expectancy across the globe is steadily ticking upward – but the same can’t be said for the United States, which is around 78. So when someone reaches the age 100, […]
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