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On Friday, April 1st, Dr. Julius Demps became the first African American in the university’s 88-year history to earn the esteemed title of Professor of Year. This is the university’s highest faculty honor and it […]

The Family Engagement team from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval sponsored a petting zoo for families at Valencia Way Apartments during Duval County Public Schools Spring Break. More than 30 families came out to see the […]

S.T.E.M. Curriculum Focus of Student Dreams to Visit the Outer Galaxy District Four City Councilman Kevin Carrico recently presented Bolles School senior Taylor Richardson with a resolution from the City Council. The resolution recognizes Richardson’s […]

Recently, 904WARD took 24 high school and middle school students for a visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, AL.  The renowned memorial is a national memorial […]

Jacksonville joined the list of progressive cities last week with the inaugural Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball, a premier fundraising event, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. More than 500 corporate partners, educators, religious leaders and […]

The Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. completed their quarterly service project with the distribution of “Bags of Blessings”. Over 100 bags containing personal care items were distributed to individuals facing […]

The Delifus Foundation is ready, set, go to continue its mission of saving young Black Children from drowning.  Their multitude of trainings include  life guard training and certifications, CPR, nutrition, parenting skills, water safety to […]

Ken Moore, owner of International Blades and Shears (IBS) recently sponsored a historical visual arts contest with the theme “LaVilla History: Past and Present” for students at LaVilla School of the Arts. The contest engaged […]

After decades of carving out the last Saturday in February for “Weaving the Web of Our History,” Springfield resident and community trustee Carlottra Guyton was formally recognized by Congressman Al Lawson for preserving history. The […]