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Alhambra’s Sellout Musical Play Highlights the Roaring 20’s Melodic Soundtrack of Life

June 13, 2019 admin 0

The Tony Award winning Ain’t Misbehavin’ recently wrapped up a sold out six week run at the Alhambra Dinner Theater. The musical is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and 1930s who […]

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Local Bloggers Help to Highlight Women on the Rise

June 6, 2019 admin 0

While the blogging scene has grown drastically over the last 15 years or so, blogs are still a great way to build awareness and garner support.  Local teachers William Jackson and Aida Correa are Bloggers […]

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Local and National Legends Make Annual Jazz Fest a Success

May 30, 2019 admin 0

Last weekend, thousands of jazz aficionados flocked to Downtown Jacksonville to experience the 2019 Jacksonville Jazz Festival.  Many attendees commented that this year’s line up was one of the best in years with R&B/Soul great […]

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Annual Mothers Days Daughters Brunch Bring

May 23, 2019 admin 0

The Raines class of 1980 Girlfriends group hosted their 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch celebrating and honoring 14 Mother’s  at the home of Randy and Gina Gallman-Peterson.  All the mothers were presented with gift bags […]

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Centenarian Andrew O. Elias is Living His best Life!

May 22, 2019 admin 0

Born December 24th, 1917 in New Mexico, Andrew O. Elias has traveled around the world for work, war and women! At age 15, with permission from his aunt, he joined the army and began his […]

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KEM and Jeffrey Osborne Still Pack the House

May 8, 2019 admin 0

 Last week’s Kem concert featuring the legendary Jeffery Osborne was not only packed, but the venue was filled to fans of all ages. While Baby Boomers were the predominate demographic, the young and old celebrated […]

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‘Change the Game’: Halima Aden Makes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue History in a Hijab

April 30, 2019 admin 0

Maiysha Kai @theroot Halima Aden has been changing the game since 2016, when she became the first contestant in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant to wear a hijab—and made it to the semifinals. In the years […]

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‘Black Men in White Coats’ Are Inspiring Boys to Become Doctors

April 16, 2019 Staff 0

Dallas, TX — With the number of African-American men entering medical school on a steady decline, one organization is hoping to inspire more of our youth to pursue careers in medicine. Dr. Dale Okorodudu, an […]

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After 12 Years Disney Dreamers Academy Still Impactful

March 29, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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Entrepreneur’s Legacy Lives on Through Foundations Goals and Next Steps  

March 15, 2019 admin 0

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 […]

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