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The Duval County Public School System (DCPS) honored the Rising Stars last weekend in recognition of “Exemplary Service and Dedication.” One hundred very special people among the 11,876 employees of the DCPS were among the […]

A delegation of 25 girls representing Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC) recently joined nearly 120 girls from councils across Florida for Legislative Days in Tallahassee. The three-day event emphasized the importance of civic engagement […]

Women from around Duval County joined 1,500 walkers for Hubbard House’s 9th Annual “Stand Up & Stride,” Domestic Violence Awareness 5k Walk and Run. The annual walk raises awareness about domestic violence and survivor services […]

The Black Entrepreneur SisTer Society USA (B.E.S.T.) held its inaugural gala in Jacksonville last weekend at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.  The gala was an event honoring local African American Women Entrepreneurs. forty-eight gifted and talented women were […]

By Nyasha Baly / The Famuan “History has been robbed from your mind. This country is the United Snakes of America.” said James Muhammad as he helped lead a discussion on Black on Black love […]

By Mike Bonts A February tradition, the James Lee Coon Jr. African American History Brian Brawl completion was held last weekend at Edward Waters College.  Elementary, middle school and high schools from across North Florida turned out […]

The African American Coaches and Games Officials Association (AACGOAA), established to ensure the perseverance of Black Athletes and cultural achievement of Blacks in Duval County, held their annual awards presentation to celebrate local icons. Shown […]

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held its 10th Annual MLK Oratorical Competition last weekend at Westside High School. Seven high school students from across Duval County participated in the competition. […]

Vigils were held around the state this week to honor the 17 lives lost in the South Florida school shooting. Jacksonville joined in the commemorations as community members gathered Monday evening at a candlelight vigil […]