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EWC Honors Outstanding Alumni at National Confab

July 1, 2015 Staff 0

by M.Latimer Edward Waters College alumni from around the country met in Orlando, Florida this weekend for the 2015 EWC National Alumni Convention. The convention theme, titled “Moving our Association from Good to Great,” set […]

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Stanton All Class Reunion Kicks Off With Million Dollar Goal

July 1, 2015 Staff 0

By R. Silver The 9th Annual Stanton All Class Gala was held last weekend at the Lexington Hotel (former Wyndham). The annual confab included a Friday Night the meet and greet, recognition of those who […]

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Jacksonville Swears in New Mayor and Sheriff in Emotional Ceremony

July 1, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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American Idol Star Tyanna Jones Gives Back to Her Hometown Youth

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

by K. Brooks The young and talented, top five American Idol contestant Tyanna Jones recently visited the Children’s Building at the I.M Sulzbacher Center. Her visit was welcomed with open arms as she brought donated […]

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Min. Farrakhan Announces 20th Anniversary of Million Man March with Rally

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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James Weldon Johnson Honored With Markers

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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Fishers of Men Empowering Dads for Fathers Day

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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AnnieRuth Sends Students to a Healthy Summer

June 25, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

June 10, 2015 Staff 0

City of Jacksonville political members were invited to join a small business development discussion during the First Thursday Jacksonville June meeting at the Jacksonville Urban League. First Thursdays has been a driving force behind assisting […]

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Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

June 10, 2015 Staff 0

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 […]

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