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With a general  theme of “One City, One Jacksonville” emphasizing optimism and unity, a joint inauguration ceremony was held for Mayor Lenny Curry and Sheriff Mike Williams this week. More than 1,200 Jacksonville residents gathered […]

People of all faiths packed Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church this week as the Nation of Islam and organizers of the Million Man March announced that a rally will take place this October on the Mall […]

By Kionta Brooks The Durkeeville Historical Society, along with the City of Jacksonville honored the late James Weldon Johnson and his brother John Rosamond Johnson with an unveiling ceremony for the new Lift Ev’ry Voice […]

The Fishers of Men organization celebrated fathers and father figures on Saturday, June 13th at Hemming Park in downtown Jacksonville. This year over 30 men celebrated fathers by marching from Hemming Park to the corporate […]

On the last day of school, S.P. Livingston Elementary School students were treated by the AnnieRuth Foundation. The health and wellness presentation included interactive discussions stressing the importance of eating healthy and exercising to minimize […]

Dr. Theresa Hodge was the recipient of a resolution this week from the Duval County School Board resolution from District 14 DCSB Member Paula D. Wright and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. For those in the community […]

The 21st annual Clara White Mission “Miracle on Ashley Street” event was a day to remember as organizations throughout Duval County volunteered in the efforts to feed the homeless. Hundreds of homeless veterans, women and […]

The Bold City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed three new Links into their sisterhood last weekend during a private ceremony inducting community trustees Betty S. Burney, Mia L. Jones and Cordelia Mitchell. The festivities […]