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By Trey Ford – The Inaugural Civil Rights Conference was held recently at the Southbank Marriot, led by Dr. Rudy Jamison, the United Way of Northeast Florida, and civil rights activist Rodney Hurst and educator Johnetta […]
With the promise of regenerative medicine comes the risk of widening health care disparities. Sometimes the newest discoveries, such as regenerative interventions, are out of reach for people in diverse ethnic or socioeconomic groups — […]
Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Inc. (MPCPMP) held a dedication ceremony at Fort San Carlos, located at the Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park on Amelia Island. The ceremony formally honored and remembered the […]
Jacksonville voters reacted like any given Sunday to election night revealing both winners, losers and surprises in races affecting local citizens. Voters turned up and out to cast their ballot for candidates that would represent […]
Before the Jaguars pre-season game versus the Cleveland Browns, players voiced the opportunity to visit the JP Smalls Museum. In each city the team visits, players make time to learn African American sports history. The […]
The Emmet Reed Community Center was the host location for the recently held 10th annual Alpha Starz/Astronaut Starbright back to School Jamboree. Local dignitaries, vendors, fans, friends and supporters rose to the occasion and gifted […]
Northside Coalition activist Ben Frazier recently traveled across the continents at the invitation of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) to share his experience with fighting Florida anti-protest laws. The […]
The iconic track meet that for nearly 60 years has been housed at the Northside’s Raines High School is now at the center of controversy as the school’s administration has decided to move the annual […]
This past weekend the Edith Marie Foundation celebrated their 6th annual fundraising inside Venue 841 facing the St. John’s River. The black tie event attire included catered cuisine, complimentary cocktails and live entertainment by the […]
The Bright Morning Star Grand Chapter #64, Order of the Eastern Star under the leadership of Sister Roberta Spencer, held its annual scholarship reception downtown at the Jacksonville Urban League building. Each year the members […]
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