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Jaguars Faithful Fans Ready for Fun In and Out of the Stadium

August 24, 2017 admin 0

Shown giving Jags fans Tia Aguinaldo and Barbara Watkins  a dose of game time entertainment in front of the stadium were saxophonist Marques Wright and Tim Turner playing his makeshift drums. The Jaguars preseason game was […]

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Diva’s Serve Up Scholarships at Annual Pretty Hat Tea

August 24, 2017 admin 0

The Divine Divas of Jacksonville held their 2nd Annual Pretty Hat Tea Show and Scholarship Award event at the Fairfield Inn and Suites to over 15o attendees. The afternoon event was representative of the group’s mission statement: “to […]

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Florida NAACP Calls on Governor to Remove All Confederate Symbols at the State Capitol, Ban from Public Property Statewide

August 24, 2017 Staff 0

The NAACP Florida State Conference has called on Florida Governor Rick Scott to remove all Confederate symbols at the State Capitol and requested legislative leaders to support a ban from public property statewide. The movement […]

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Physicals to Food and Haircuts Highlight Grand Lodge’s One Stop Student Event

August 10, 2017 admin 0

Back to school giveaways were held all over the city this weekend for school age children to receive school supplies. In downtown Jacksonville, the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge (MWUGL) held their 8th annual back […]

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Cultural Foundation Honors Philanthropic Contributions and Scholarship Awardees

August 10, 2017 admin 0

The Women of Color Cultural Foundation Inc. presented its 17th Annual Gala Event over the weekend at the Omni Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. This year’s theme “Mardi Gras Masquerade,” set the tone for a ballroom filled […]

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Summer Campers Learn Careers at an Early Age

August 3, 2017 admin 0

Tristan’s Positive Engagement Accelerates Relevant Leadership Skills (PEARLS) of Wisdom and the Jacksonville Library Summer Camp participants toured the Studios at WJXT Channel 4 during production and ended the noon day segment with news anchor […]

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FOSCI Host Free Workshop to Enlighten and Empower Urban Core Women

August 3, 2017 admin 0

Families of Slain Children Inc., held a Mind, Body and Soul community workshop at their offices located on Myrtle Avenue. The empowering free event was held for hundreds of urban core women to enlighten them on proper health […]

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Banner Rally Commemorates Health Care Anniversary and Repeal and Replace Advocacy

August 3, 2017 admin 0

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 […]

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City Leaders Join Forces to Tackle Youth Homelessness

July 27, 2017 admin 0

Hundreds of First Coast residents came out in the rain to see a showdown between celebrities and high school all stars last Saturday night. The High School All Star team was comprised of players from […]

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Celebrity Comedians Headline Jax Weekend.

July 27, 2017 admin 0

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 […]

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