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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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