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Forget TED Talks, EWC’s Tiger Talks Educates and Engages Local College Students

February 28, 2017 Staff 0

TED, the nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged.Today, TED covers almost all topics — from science to […]

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Annual Event Honors Legacy of Local Black Coaches and Gaming Officials

February 23, 2017 admin 0

The African American Coaches and Games Officials Association was established to ensure the perseverance of Black Athletes and cultural achievement of Blacks in Duval County. The idea for this association was the idea of local […]

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Local Music Competition A Showcase for Up & Coming Artist

February 22, 2017 admin 0

Founded four years ago, The Bar Exam Definitive Showcase and competition has gained much notoriety and national press and is considered a staple in the music community of Atlanta. This weekend Jacksonville had the opportunity […]

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Summerville Burns Mortgage, Motivated for Greater Expansion

February 22, 2017 admin 0

Church members, family and friends of Summerville Baptist Church joined together to witness the burning of the 15 year church mortgage that was contentedly paid off in 9 years, 8 months and one day. The […]

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Royal Vagabonds Honor Black Love With a Party with a Purpose

February 15, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Sweethearts, couples and newlyweds attended the Royal Vagabonds 2017 Sweet Heart Dance, held at the Doubletree Hotel, in downtown Jacksonville. Over 300 couples adorned in formal attire enjoyed a variety of activities […]

Greek Life

Zetas Create Baby Shower to Connect Mothers and Local Support Agencies for a Healthy Start

February 15, 2017 admin 0

For over twenty years the local Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has participated in the Storks Nest March of Dimes, an initiative for babies . The cooperative project aims to  increase the number […]

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Black History Lives on in Photographic Tribute

February 15, 2017 admin 0

In honor of Black History Month, Rutledge Pearson Child Development Daycare Center asked students to attend class dressed as a Black history civil rights activist or iconic figure that represents civil rights and/or the African […]

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A List Comedian Dave Chappelle Served Up Comedy to Jax Fans On and Off the Stage

February 14, 2017 Staff 0

Stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer Dave Chappelle performed in Jacksonville for four sold out shows last week at the Florida Theatre. For over a decade Dave Chappelle has wowed audiences with his comedic humor […]

Greek Life

At Risk Communities Targeted for Prenatal Postnatal Education Fair

February 9, 2017 admin 0

The Gamma Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., promoted their national project, Project Cradle Care with a prenatal and postnatal education fair for pregnant teens, that was held at Edward Waters College. Activities […]

Greek Life

Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Month

February 9, 2017 admin 0

Nearly 300 people attended a morning of awareness and enjoyable activities when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s , Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, held their annual Pink Goes RED for A Day event in collaboration with […]

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