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Malcolm X Festival Promotes Heritage, Education and Peace in the Hood

May 25, 2016 Staff 0

Hundreds of families, vendors and friends of the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative outreach trekked to Simonds Johnson Park for the 2nd annual Malcolm X Festival. Located at the intersection of 12th Street and Moncrief Rd. in […]

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Program Students Receive Shirts and Books to Excel

May 25, 2016 Staff 0

The 5000 Role Model of Excellence program held its inaugural summit at the FSCJ Downtown Campus last weekend with the theme, “The Making of a King Transforming Boys into Men”. Over 600 young men were […]

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Sickle Cell Association Continues Fight and Education with Annual Banquet

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

A celebration of support for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Northeast Florida Chapter was held this weekend at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Nearly two hundred friends and well-wishers of families with Sickle Cell Anemia […]

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AKA’s Mobilize to Beautify Youth Playground

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s 1908 Playground Mobilization Day was held last weekend at Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center. OOver 45 members of the Gamma Rho Omeg Chapter participated in the beautification of the playground area located […]

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Free Workshop Helps to Break the Chain of Homestead Loss in the Black Community

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

by Jeanine Ferguson Did you know that according to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 80% of land owned by Black Americans has been lost since 1910? The major contributing factor to this tragedy is not […]

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Gretel and Gertie Dance Students Honor Legacy with Ritz Exhibit

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

The premier opening exhibit of the Gretel and Gertie Dance School honoring founders Mrs. Ernestine B.R. Cox and. Pricilla Jones, was presented by former students and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Former students […]

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio Joins Jax Mayor and Officials on Walk Through Jacksonville Housing Project

May 24, 2016 Staff 0

By Sebastian Kitchen U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio last week called for a federal criminal investigation into the Tennessee-based owner of the Eureka Garden and Washington Heights subsidized apartment complexes in Jacksonville. Rubio toured the 400-unit […]

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Ritzy Hats Take Over Epping Forest for Annual Fundraiser

May 9, 2016 Staff 0

Over the weekend, hundreds of hats took center stage at Epping Forest Yacht Club for the annual Ritz Chamber Players Hat Luncheon fundraiser. On the scene were hats of all shapes, sizes and colors. Guests […]

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Men of St. Paul AME Preparing Young Black Males for Success

April 28, 2016 Staff 0

St. Paul AME hosted the Sons of Allen dedication of 80 shirts and ties to the 5,000 Role Model of Excellence program. Former senator and community trustee Tony Hill led the call for donations to […]

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Mother/Daughter Duos Graduate from EWC

April 28, 2016 Staff 0

Mother’s Day weekend will be extra special for four Edward Waters College students. After decades of putting higher education off, two separate mother-daughter pairs will be graduating together in the Class of 2016 with their […]

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