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FOSCI Promotes Unity In The Community

June 7, 2017 admin 0

To help bring awareness and celebrate life in the community, Families of Slain Children, Inc. (FOSCI) held their 4th annual “Unity in the Community Day” at their headquarters located on Myrtle Ave.  Hundreds from the […]

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Celebrity Chef’s Create Miracle on Ashley Street to Benefit Homeless

June 7, 2017 admin 0

Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 23rd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

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PAL and UNF Partner to Increase Minority Education and Access

May 31, 2017 Staff 0

The University of North Florida and the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville have entered a partnership to engage Jacksonville youth and put them on an academic pathway through the JaxPAL Teen Leadership Program with the […]

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Jazz Fest Continues Tradition and Legacy

May 31, 2017 admin 0

The 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival was held throughout the Memorial Day weekend featuring more than 40 performers on three stages, in  a vibrant street festival atmosphere. presently in its 36th year, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival is free […]

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Eta Phi Beta Sorority Adds Four to Sisterhood

May 31, 2017 admin 0

Amid an atmosphere of sisterly love and excitement, Nu Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, welcomed four new members. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is a national sorority of business and professional women.  Founded […]

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Services Set for Community Trustee Anthony Rodgers

May 30, 2017 Staff 0

Anthony Rodgers, Sr. (66), transcended into Sunset on May 13, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a native son of Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in the Moncrief area where he […]

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Young Women of Color Conference Focuses on STEM Careers

May 25, 2017 admin 0

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts was the location for the Young Women of Color Empowerment Conference held last week. The conference marked the ninth year whose mission has been to educate and to empower young women […]

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Delta Delta Chapter Host Two State Founders Day Celebration

May 24, 2017 admin 0

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter celebrated their annual Founders’ Day event with their sister chapters Alpha Gamma of Jacksonville, Gamma Eta of St. Augustine and Delta Zeta of Waycross, […]

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Creating Pathways for Women and Minorities at Business of Inclusion

May 18, 2017 admin 0

More than 70 companies were represented at the JAX Chamber’s 2nd Business of Inclusion forum Monday. The event focused on how diverse talent creates a vibrant economy and ways to create a leadership path for […]

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Thousands Walk For Babies to Prevent Birth Defects and Premature Births

May 11, 2017 Staff 0

The 2017 March of Dimes, March for Babies walk was held last week at Jacksonville University. Walkers laced up their sneakers and came out to trek with thousands of supporters of the March of Dimes. […]

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