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Christian Sorority Honors 14 with HOW Awards

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Marriott Downtown served as the setting for the Lambda Lambda Psi, Inc. H.O.W. (Honoring Our Women) Legacy Award Gala, a formal celebration recognizing women whose influence and dedication have made a meaningful impact within […]

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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Local Governments From Promoting DEI

March 12, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Five years ago, in the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly known as DEI — became a centerpiece of corporate pledges, government initiatives and […]

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City Launches $750K Study to Relocate Jacksonville’s Overcrowded Downtown Jail

March 12, 2026 Staff 0

by Sylvia Perry Jacksonville officials are taking the first step toward relocating the city’s aging downtown jail, approving a $750,000 study to determine where a new facility could be built and what it would cost […]

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Florida Blue Foundation Invests $3.5 Million to Address Florida’s Maternal Health Crisis

March 6, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nonprofit foundation also now accepting applications for its food security grant program | To address Florida’s maternal health crisis, the Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is investing $3.5 million to […]

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Mayor’s Northside Town Hall Meeting is a Two Way Lesson on Reciprocity and Return

March 2, 2026 Staff 0

by D. Maule Northsiders love their Mayor Donna Deegan, but unfortunately have realized they will need 10 more Donna’s in a row to repair historic divestment as a result of neglect in Northside neighborhoods. Her […]

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New Frederick Douglass Statue Highlights St. Augustine’s Black History

February 26, 2026 Staff 0

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday unveiled a new Frederick Douglass statue in Plaza de la Constitución, part of the state’s America 250 campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the United […]

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Police Shootings, Use of Force Complaints Continue to Raise Concerns in Jacksonville

February 25, 2026 Staff 0

Police use of force and officer-involved shootings in Jacksonville have remained a focal point of debate in recent years, with civil rights advocates pointing to racial disparities, lawsuits and internal investigations involving the Jacksonville Sheriff’s […]

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City Lauds Unsung Heroes During Black History Month

February 25, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The City of Jacksonville’s Mayor’s African American Advisory Board hosted “A Celebration of Black History Month,” inside the Jacksonville Public Library’s Main Branch downtown. What unfolded was less a ceremony and more a confirmation that […]

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First Black Student to Graduate from All-White Public School in 1966 Shares Her Story

February 19, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Nationwide — Mary Smith-Blackmon, an African American woman from Canton, Mississippi, who became the first Black student to graduate from the town’s all-white public school in 1966, remembers both the struggles and the small victories of […]

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Donna Weekend Participants Run Pink to the tune of $250K

February 18, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The 19th DONNA Marathon Weekend concluded last Sunday with more than 9,700 runners participating at events across the First Coast. Athletes from all 50 states and 11 countries laced up for multiple competitive race events. 95 participants logged 15,641 miles over the […]

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