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Masjid Al-Salaam Celebrates 34 Years

July 12, 2016 Staff 0

On Saturday July 9th Masjid Al-Salaam celebrated 34 years of community service. From their humble beginnings on West Monroe to their present location on Pearl Street, Imam Umar and Adilah Sharif have served diligently. Masjid […]

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Simonds – Johnson Residents Preparing for a All Star Reunion

July 8, 2016 Staff 0

by Lynn Jones The Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee recently held its Inaugural Scholarship Fundraising Prayer Breakfast at the Marriott Hotel on Salisbury Rd. Chaplain Saundra Waldrop served as the guest speaker expresing the theme […]

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Candidates in Full Force in Jacksonville Campaign Season

July 6, 2016 admin 0

Last week at a scheduled candidate forum, organized by 15 year old Winston Seabrook and associates Traci Davis and Glo Emith, voter education was at the forefront. The non-partisan group hosted a State of Florida […]

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7 Ways Black People Still Aren’t Free in America

July 4, 2016 Staff 0

By Jamilah King, mic.com That’s the question Frederick Douglass asked during a speech in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852. That speech, titled “The Meaning of July 4th to the Negro,” is among Douglass’ […]

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Miss Duval Honors LGBT Community’s Most Beautiful

June 22, 2016 Staff 0

The Ms. Duval Pageant 2016 was held June 19th, 2016 at the Firemens Auditorium. The theme of this year’s pageant was “Self Expression”featuring 10 contestants vying for the crown. Contestants competed in the categories of […]

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100 Black Men of America Honor Griggs with National Health and Wellness Award

June 22, 2016 Staff 0

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100 BMOA) honored its Jacksonville Chapter President Charles Griggs with the James T. Black Health and Wellness Award during the 30th 100 Black Men of America National Conference […]

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Fullwood Ends Silence Officially Filing to Retain His Seat

June 21, 2016 Staff 0

Ending speculation and vowing to fight a mounting candidate pool, State Rep. Reggie Fullwood officially filed this week to retain his seat for House District 13. This year legal woes have emerged against the political […]

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Jacksonville Pastors Address Alleged Derogatory Racial Comments Made by Local Sitting Judge

June 20, 2016 Staff 0

Reverend F. D. Newbill, Pastor of First Timothy Baptist Church joined by a dozen area Pastors from Duval County held a press conference in front of the Duval County Courthouse to address the alleged derogatory, […]

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Omegas Celebrate Rites of Passage for Lamplighter Program

June 15, 2016 admin 0

The Lamplighters Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Theta Phi Chapter’s signature youth program, recently held a Inaugural Awards Banquet, Saturday, at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Over 300 guests witnessed 21 Duval County male students receive […]

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Wealth Watchers Partner to Strengthen Communities

June 15, 2016 admin 0

Last weekend, northside residents joined Citi corporate staff and Wealth Watchers came together to revitalize the local community. As part of Wealth Watchers partnership with Carter G. Woodson Elementary School on the northside of Jacksonville, […]

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