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Edward Waters College (EWC) was awarded two 2015 HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Awards presented by HBCU Digest at the annual AARP HBCU Awards ceremony held at Hampton University last weekend. The EWC Department […]

As part of the National Leadership Conference held in Jacksonville, last week, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted 100 Young men from Jacksonville and Tallahassee during its Annual Youth Leadership Conference and Mentorship Program […]

The NAACP ACT-SO National Competition began this week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Jacksonville students well represented. Jacksonville’s local NAACP Chapter traveled with 10 students to compete in the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition. The Silver Medal […]

The Jacksonville Local Organizing Committee of the Millions More Movement ,Inc., a local non-profit organization continued to fulfill the pledge they took 20 years ago at the Historic Million Man March. For 20 years JLOC, […]

Suited For Success, the local nonprofit organization providing business suits and career attire and job readiness training for men in the Jacksonville community seeking employment, is partnering with Men’s Wearhouse to launch its seventh National […]

The Divine Intervention and Prevention (DIP) Foundation and Shofar Magazine recently hosted its inaugural Youth Empowerment and Crime Prevention Fundraiser at Holiday Hill Baptist Church. Community members gathered to hear powerful messages from D.I.P. Executive […]

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 […]

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 […]