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Post 197 and Veterans Honored for 70 years for Serving the Community

April 13, 2017 Staff 0

by Reginald Lawrence On Monday April 10, American Legion Post 197 celebrated its 70th Birthday of service to the community and the City of Jacksonville by accepting a Mayoral Proclamation from City of Jacksonville Director […]

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Jax Pastor John Newman Marries Omarosa Manigault

April 13, 2017 Staff 0

President Trump’s staffer Omarosa Manigault married Jacksonville’s The Sanctuary at Mount Calvary Pastor John Newman last weekend in Washington, D.C. at the Trump International Hotel. Manigault, 43, had originally planned on exchanging vows with Newman, […]

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Prince Hall Commencement Exercises Expands Education and Life Skills Communication for Florida Masons and Eastern Stars

April 13, 2017 Staff 0

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Florida, Belize Central America, Jurisdiction, Incorporated, Prince Hall Affiliated celebrated its 147th Annual Grand Communication from April 7 – 10, at the Hyatt Regency […]

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Foundation For Fortitude Celebrates Girls Power

April 6, 2017 admin 0

Local entrepreneur Sherry Blue held her Foundation for Fortitude all white attire fundraising benefit this past weekend at the Haskell Building. Foundation for Fortitude provides scholarships and mentors for young women at area colleges and […]

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Candlelight Vigil Teachers Youth MLK History, Facts and Conspiracy Theories on Anniversary of his Death

April 6, 2017 admin 0

Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church and the MLK Foundation hosted the annual Martin Luther King Memorial Service observing the 49th anniversary of his death in Memphis, TN. The program began with collaborate singing of the African […]

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St. Paul Scouts Honor Business and Labor Trailblazers

March 29, 2017 admin 0

The St. Paul AME Church Girl Scout Troop #1478 cluster held a Women’s History month celebration to honor and celebrate local trailblazing women in labor and business. St. Paul’s Girl Scout Troop was established in 1932 […]

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GRO Takes Top Honor at AKA Regional

March 29, 2017 admin 0

Over 100 members of Jacksonville’s Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. trekked to Atlanta, Georgia last weekend for the 64th South Atlantic Regional Conference.  For the second straight year, the chapter garnered […]

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Temple Prep Engages Entire School in Black History STEM Competition

March 22, 2017 admin 0

Temple College Preparatory School hosted a Black History and Science Project contest completed by all students in grade K-12.  To honor the occasion, a spciecl assembly was witnessed by parents and family members to award the winners. The […]

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Club Meets to Spread Unity in the Community

March 22, 2017 admin 0

Sports, philanthropy, community service and fellowship are all components of the Unity Club. Composed of a variety of ages, the non denominational servant leadership oriented organization engages its members monthly to bond and serve the […]

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Bob Hayes Legacy Honors Local Heroes

March 22, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones –  The Bob Hayes Hall Invitational Track Meet (BHITM) launched with hundreds of families, friends and coaches attending the 13th annual Bob Hayes Hall of Fame Banquet held at the Lexington Hotel in […]

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