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The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus attended the Banner Rally held last week at Friendship Fountain in downtown Jacksonville in recognition of the healthcare victory in the Senate and to commemorate the anniversary of both […]

Last Thursday was opening night for comedians Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul as they headlined a weekend of shows at the Comedy Zone in Mandarin. Known for their comedic antics on the nationally syndicated Tom […]

The Downtown Investment Authority has unanimously approved the terms and conditions proposed by the North Florida Land Trust to make the historic Brewster Hospital its new headquarters. The land conservation organization is interested in moving […]

USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has awarded the Mali Vai Washington Youth Foundation a $10,000 grant. This donated money will go towards year round tennis and education […]

Coaches Again Violence (CAV) organized less than a week ago and started as a movement and a platform for a training camp to keep kids focused on something positive rather than violence, has put their money […]

Since the end of June, Sankofa Summer Camp/Urban Geo Phonics has been in session teaching academics, phonics, fluency, sign words, robotics, economics, agriculture, fitness, art, mechanics and black history curriculum to camp students. The campers […]

When local Jacksonville artist Lamarco Wilcox, a former Jacksonville recording artist, was run down and killed in 20011 by his girlfriend, his friends vowed to ensure his legacy would be one of positivity. Last weekend […]

Comedian Katt Williams Great America Tour was in town over the weekend filming two shows for his upcoming comedy special to be aired on cable TV. The Florida Theatre was packed with fans waiting to […]

Since April, seven local youth have died from drowning in pools – a majority of which were children of color. Council member Garrett Dennis proposed a free swimming lessons bill. It would have paid for […]