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Nu Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Jacksonville hosted the 2018 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Florida State Conference Luncheon held in downtown Jacksonville over the weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The annual conference is a gathering of hundreds of members […]
The William M. Raines National Alumni Association, Inc. held their 2nd annual “Black & White Ball” scholarship fundraiser at the Omni Hotel bringing hundreds of alumni together to benefit their beloved alma mater. The event raises monies for […]
The 2018 Pro Bowl was held this past weekend in Orlando at Camping World Stadium. As a prelude to the event, the NFL hosted Pro Bowl Week Festivities across the Orlando area, including the Pro […]
KIPP, a network of public charter schools with three schools in Jacksonville, announced during a kick-off event, a new partnership with Florida A&M University (FAMU) in an effort to increase college completion rates for KIPP […]
The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) hosted their 14th Annual Infinite Scholars College Fair, January 20, 2018 at the Jessie Ball duPont Center. This event featured about 30 National, Regional and local colleges […]
The Downtown Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library recently hosted the 29th Annual Unveiling of the Jacksonville Black History Calendar. For decades the Black History Calendar has served as a reminder to celebrate the achievements […]
Jacksonville’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade snaked through downtown Jacksonville this year with the theme, “The Color of Unity”. Motorcycles, Corvettes, marching bands, elected officials, social and fraternal groups and more made their way […]
In an effort to combat disparities facing women, Stephanie Jones, owner of Lifestyles Management Counseling held the inaugural “Women at Werk” empowerment conference held at the Aloft Hotel on Southside Blvd. Hundreds of women were engaged […]
The Baptist Minister’s Conference of Duval (BMCD) and adjacent counties hosted the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Prayer Breakfast at Emanuel Baptist Church lauding local community servants. The annual breakfast energized participants to […]
The Raines Vikings football team was recognized by the Duval County School Board during its monthly meeting this week. The Vikings made history this past December when they beat out the Cocoa Tigers for the […]
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