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Cultural Center Set to Open Spring 2019 on Kings Rd.

November 15, 2017 admin 0

In the heart of the Urban Core, the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative broke ground on their new multicultural center that will be located on Kings Road this week. “The center will be dedicated to preserving and […]

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Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Black Achievement

November 15, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville Branch NAACP held their 52nd Annual Freedom Fund dinner to a sold out crowd at the Hyatt Riverfront. Hundreds of supporters were eager to hear featured featured speaker, White House Correspondent April Ryan, tell […]

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P.R.I.D.E. Book Club Celebrates 24 Years

November 15, 2017 admin 0

By Felice Franklin – The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club, the city’s oldest book club serving people of color, celebrated its’ 24th Anniversary on Veterans Day.  Local author and retired Navy veteran […]

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Raines Wins 48th Northwest Classic But Fellowship Reigns Supreme

November 8, 2017 admin 0

The Jacksonville high school regular season came to a close last weekend with the annual Northwest classic. The annual match up between Northside rivals Raines and Ribault High schools brings out a tailgating like no […]

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Eta Phi Beta Nu Chapter Hosts Regional Leaders

November 8, 2017 admin 0

Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had the honor of hosting their Regional and Assistant Regional Directors during a site visit the weekend of November 3rd thru November 5th.  This site visit was […]

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Apri Kicks Off Season of Thanks With

November 8, 2017 admin 0

Volunteers from the Jacksonville Chapter of the A. Philip Randolph Institute are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit early by continuing to host the 28th annual Thanksgiving luncheon for Morris Manor Senior Center.  The annual event […]

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“Courage in Crisis” Presented to DCPS for Service During Hurricane

November 2, 2017 admin 0

In recognition of the tremendous relief efforts provided by Duval County Public Schools during Hurricane Irma, the district was awarded a “Courage in Crisis” honor by the Council of Great City Schools, a national association […]

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Annual Sickle Cell Walk Keeps Disease’ Awareness live in Jax

October 25, 2017 admin 0

Over 100 supporters dedicated to the elimination of sickle cell disease rallied together for the annual 5K Walk for a cure for Sickle Cell. Walker’s warmed-up and trekked to the three-mile stint to the finish line […]

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Free Nursing and Hospitality Training Readies Participants for the Workforce

October 25, 2017 admin 0

LifePoint Career Institute graduated 20 students graduate from their Hospitality Management Training Program and the Nursing Assistant Tutoring Program. Both courses required students to complete a 10 week curriculum.  Upon graduation Hospitality Management Training graduates […]

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Seasoned Legal Eagles Inspire College and High School Students to Legal Careers

October 25, 2017 admin 0

A local Duval County judge, attorney and trial clerk participated in a mock trial with over 40 students from Edward Waters College and Ribault High School.  Edward Waters College Professor Ekee Ehrlich and her students drafted the […]

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