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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Jax Black Golf Pioneers Feted with Panel and Ritz Exhibit

February 9, 2017 admin 0

Last week the World Golf Hall of Fame and Museum joined forces with the Ritz Museum to celebrate Black History Month with the opening of the “Golf Heroes of the First Coast” exhibit at the […]

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Raines Red & Gray All Class Ball Honors Class of 1967 50th Anniversary

February 1, 2017 admin 0

William M. Raines National Alumni Association, Inc. (WMRNAA) hosted its Red & Gray Ball over the weekend at the Omni Hotel. The annual affair was attended by 250 guests. Alumni arrived wearing red and gray semi […]

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Teach for America Week Still on a Mission to Recognize and Inspire Future Teacher Leaders

February 1, 2017 admin 0

The fourth annual “I Still Teach For America” dinner was held last week to celebrate and inspire the more than 70 Teach For America – Jacksonville teachers who continue to serve in classrooms throughout the […]

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Councilman Dennis Introduces Ex-offender Re-entry Ordinance

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

Jacksonville City Council member Garrett Dennis recently filed a bill to Amend Chapter 126 of the Procurement Code, relating to Ex-offender Re-entry Requirements and Employment. It is the policy of the City of Jacksonville that […]

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Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 75th Anniversary

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

by K. Morrison The Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered in Jacksonville, Florida on June 23, 1942. At that time, ten college-educated, enterprising, dedicated and civic-minded young women who […]

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Women’s Marches Draw Armies of Unified Voices in Multiple Cities Including Jax

January 31, 2017 Staff 0

    Cities throughout the United States including Jacksonville and in various parts of the world saw droves of people demonstrating in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Mobilized by rhetoric in his […]

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Participating in NAACP’s ACT-SO Lands Local Dancer a Gig with Beyonce

January 30, 2017 Staff 0

Placing in the National Association for Colored People’s (NAACP) Afro-Academic Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) has its rewards. In 2016, Douglas Anderson High School senior Aahkilah Cornelius entered the Jacksonville Branch NAACP ACT-SO Competition. […]

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