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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 […]
The Jacksonville Jaguars are headed to Pittsburgh to face their rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers in their quest for the super Bowl. Last weekend, the Jaguars defeated the Buffalo Bills, 10-3, and advanced to the AFC […]
The Moore-Myers Children’s Fund (MMCF) was named First Tee of North Florida 2017 Program Partner of the year. Last week, the First Tee of North Florida recognized Moore-Myers Children’s Fund at their annual awards ceremony […]
Jacksonville Beach welcomed two new concepts from Chef Kenny Gilbert: Gilbert’s Southern Kitchen & Bar and Gilbert’s Hot Chicken, Fish & Shrimp. The two restaurant concepts focus on modernized yet traditional Southern fare, and a […]
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