Local News
By Lynn Jones -Turpin – Tony! Toni! Tone!, is doing it again here on the First Coast for their “Just You & Me Tour,” Saturday, October 21st in Duval County! Born and bred in Oakland, […]
by Lynn Jones – The 54th annual Northwest Classic, the annual football match up between Raines and Ribault High Schools, was held last weekend with all of the traditional fanfare. Temporarily relocated to First Coast High […]
On a breast cancer journey of survival, fitness and health, recent survivor Vanessa Payne and her team joined together and registered for Duvals’ 8th annual Sista Strut 3K walk. Speakers, runners and volunteers gathered in […]
Healthcare disparities still persist in 2023. It’s a problem that has plagued the U.S. for decades. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows Black people and other minorities have higher mortality rates […]
Historian, educators and lovers of history came by planes, trains and automobiles for the The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) 108th conference. Theme: “Black Resistance.” Thousands of ASALH members, […]
By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The next generation of fashion designers and entrepreneurs showcased their tailoring skills in front of a live audience for the 3rd annual Wealthy Fashion show. Hundreds of fashionistas attended the show […]
By Lynn Jones – Filmed in only ten days in and around Duval and Clay counties, Bloody Frickin Mary is an urban horror film chock full of trash-talk, one-liners, laughter and blood splattering associated with […]
By Pat Bryant – On the steps of Bethel Baptist Church, Florida’s Progressive Clergy responded to the racist August 26, 2023 massacre of three Blacks by a 21 year old racist White man at a […]
The inaugural Comprehensive Rural Opportunity Program (C.R.O.P.) “Beauty of the Soil – Natural Cosmetics & Personal Care,” event for girls ages 13 – 17, gave new meaning for young ladies learning about natural beauty. Created […]
The Ken Knight Awards, named after media pioneer Ken Knight, was held honoring Blacks in media. Journalists of all kinds, including podcasters, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, influencers, marketing and media professionals were among the honorees. […]
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