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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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Church Members Stand in Unison to Honor Local Patriots

October 19, 2017 admin 0

While the rest of the country is debating whether to stand or kneel in honor of the National Anthem, one local church is taking the act of patriotism into their own hands. The Usher Ministry […]

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Black Expo South Return for Food, Fun and Business

October 12, 2017 admin 0

The 16th annual Florida Black Expo returned to Jacksonville last weekend kicking off with the Black Expo Business Opportunity Summit. On Friday evening, local musical artist Akia Uwanda and Katzs Downstairs took over the stage at […]

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Sharpton Visits First Coast For Alzheimer’s Awareness

October 12, 2017 admin 0

The Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Center was in the pulpit with Reverend Al Sharpton for the centers Community Alzheimer’s Awareness event held at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. Reverend Al Sharpton, Honorary chair of the African American […]

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I’m A Star Teens Present $35K Check to Help Homeless Youth

October 9, 2017 Staff 0

Teens in the I’m A Star Foundation presented a check for $35,000 to Duval County Public Schools to benefit the 2700 homeless students in their school system. This marks a milestone total of $100,000 raised […]

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