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D.I.V.A.S. Movement Shares the Spirit on Health, Wealth and Awareness

November 17, 2015 Staff 0

What started out as a birthday and breast cancer celebration has developed into a movement. The Defining Inspirational Values Attributed to the Spirit (D.I.V.A.S.) ladies met volunteering for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. The D.I.V.A.S. […]

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Jaguars Players Promote Football Fundamentals at Highlands Middle School

November 10, 2015 Staff 0

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Denard Robinson and his teammates joined the United Way of Northeast Florida to promote youth health and fitness during the 2015 Hometown Huddle. Promoting Play 60 (60 minutes of play each […]

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Jax Urban League Honors Community Trustees

November 4, 2015 admin 0

The Jacksonville Urban League held its 42nd Annual Equal Opportunity luncheon celebrating 68 years of service last week at the Hyatt Hotel. The historical civil rights non-profit organization recognized individuals and corporations who made significant […]

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EWC Alumni Honor Outstanding Community Supporters at Annual Spirit Brunch During Homecoming Festivities

November 2, 2015 Staff 0

by M. Latimer Last weekend, more than 250 Edward Waters College alumni gathered to honor long-term community supporters at the Annual Homecoming Spirit Brunch. The event, themed “The Cheerful Givers,” allowed alums to recognize five […]

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NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Celebrates Activism, Achievements and Excellence

October 29, 2015 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Founded in 1909, this is the 106th year of the NAACP’s fight against racism and discrimination in all forms. Last week, the Jacksonville Chapter of the NAACP held their Annual Freedom Fund Awards […]

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Florida Coastal School of Law Presents Aikens Award to Attorney Rhonda Peoples-Waters

October 22, 2015 Staff 0

As a part of Florida Coastal School of Law Founders’ Day celebration, the school’s foundation paid honor to one of its charter class students, Dr. Chester A. Aikens. The first annual Dr. Chester A. Aikens […]

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Shades of Pink Masquerade Gala Inspires the Cure for Survivors

October 22, 2015 Staff 0

  A Cup of Inspiration Inc., held their 3rd annual cancer survivor event last weekend at the Hyatt celebrating under the banner of a “50 Shades of Pink Masquerade Gala”. This year 16 cancer survivors […]

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New Ritz Exhibit Promotes Aviation Careers and Historical Black Aviators

October 22, 2015 Staff 0

A news conference was recently held to announce details and grant a sneak peak of the renowned Smithsonian exhibition “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” coming to the Ritz Theatre and Museum for an extended […]

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Senate to Remove Confederate Flag from State Seal

October 22, 2015 Staff 0

TALLAHASSEE — Without a formal vote, the Florida Senate this week agreed to strip the Confederate battle flag from its official seal, removing one of the few remaining vestiges of the infamous icon in state […]

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Early Risers: Mentors Focus on Respect, Leadership and Educational Success at the Elementary School Level

October 22, 2015 Staff 0

Duval County Public School Educational Benefits Representative Antoine Mickle is always on the lookout for young men to mentor. After communicating with Timucuan Elementary School Principal Darrell Perry, Mr. Mickle began mentoring students at Timucuan […]

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