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Community Champions Honored While Jaguars defeated by Titans

September 21, 2017 admin 0

In the team’s home opener, the Jaguars were defeated by the Titans, 37-16, on Sunday, September 17 at EverBank Field. The loss pushed the Jaguars to 1-1 before the team’s Week 3 bout against the […]

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Democratic Caucus Solidify Partnership with the Black Press

September 21, 2017 admin 0

While communities of color may be in a flurry of disappointment at the current state of America’s government, agents of change are in action. The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus are one such grassroots organization at […]

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Jams & Jokes Take Over Labor Day Weekend Events

September 7, 2017 admin 0

The Labor Day weekend was full of Jams and Jokes for the comedy and concert explosion featuring singing group Slave and comedians Chris Thomas, Alonzo “Hamburger” Jones and Roz McCoy. Comedian Terry T. Harris hosted […]

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Yellow House Project to Build Bridges and Make Community Connections.

September 7, 2017 admin 0

Poetry readings, music and barbecues are part of the components Hope McMath wants to use to entice the community to the “Yellow House” to enjoy do-it-yourself art supplies under a big oak tree.  Located in […]

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Annual TJFR Continues Tradition of Old School Entertainment and Family Fun

September 7, 2017 admin 0

By Jordan Mills – The annual Tom Joyner Family Reunion event was a fun filled Labor Day weekend with front row access for families from around the country. The family reunion, dubbed a “party with a […]

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Labor Day Baseball Game Tributes Legendary Union Workers

September 7, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp celebrated Labor Day with 18 local unions being honored at the baseball field for their contributions enabling workers to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace. The unions were […]

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Hurricane Irma to Track Toward US; Residents of East and Gulf Coasts Urged to Prepare Now

September 4, 2017 Staff 0

AccuWeather reports as Major Hurricane Irma churns across the northern Caribbean and towards the United States, residents along the Gulf and East coasts of the U.S. need to be on alert. Irma will blast the […]

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Ax Handle Saturday Remembered with Hope of a New Jacksonville

August 31, 2017 Staff 0

57 years ago on a seemingly normal day in Jacksonville, members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council had decided they had enough of second class citizenship. And, on […]

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J100, Florida Blue and the Jaguars Team Up to Tackle Prostate Cancer

August 30, 2017 admin 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100), Florida Blue and the Jaguars Foundation kick off National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by partnering for the launch the “Men Tackling the Big C” Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education […]

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J100, Florida Blue and the Jaguars Team Up to Tackle Prostate Cancer

August 28, 2017 Staff 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100), Florida Blue and the Jaguars Foundation kicked off National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by partnering for the launch of “Men Tackling the Big C” Prostate Cancer Awareness […]

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