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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]