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Legal Eagles Tribute Their Favorite HBCU’s

March 2, 2022 admin 0

As part of its continued recognition of Black History Month, the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) for Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit recently held their annual HBCU Day to honor Black legal trailblazers while showing personal school […]

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Gullah Geechee Culture Celebrated at Arboretum

February 23, 2022 admin 0

The Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor represents the significant history of the Gullah-Geechee people for maintaining their cultural traditions, and for being a reflection of the values of ingenuity, pride, and perseverance. Historically the Gullah Geechee […]

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Melanin Market 2022: Creating a Historical and Economical Impact

February 23, 2022 admin 0

Throngs of shoppers converged on A. Philip Randolph Boulevard from Union to Odessa Street on Jacksonville’s Eastside, a historical African American community for their inaugural Black History Month Parade and Melanin Market. Duval residents were […]

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Minority Firm Tops Chamber’s Small Businesses

February 10, 2022 admin 0

EBS Security, In., Venture Services owned by Printella Bankhead, has been awarded the Jacksonville Chamber’s 2022 Small Business Leader of the Year.  The announcement was made at the Small Business Leaders Breakfast held at UNF […]

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Cleanup Crew Spends Weekend Dedicated to Taking Care of Their Own

February 10, 2022 admin 0

Despite inclement weather, volunteers led by State Rep. Angie Nixon pressed forward for the second annual Northside clean-up. Collaborating on cleaning up blighted neighborhoods, Rep. Nixon and partners bagged more than 25 bags of trash […]

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Duval County Public Schools: Shining a Spotlight on Local Black History

February 1, 2022 admin 0

(Source: www.duvalschools.org) – Feb. 1, 2022 – At a time when opportunities for women were severely limited, she ran a profitable business, became a philanthropist, and founded a nursing home, orphanage, and childcare center. He was […]

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New Organization Seeks to Connect Black Women Influencers

January 27, 2022 admin 0

The Women’s Council of the First Coast (WCFC) is on a mission to Collaborate Educate Empower (C.E.E.) business women in all fields of enterprise.  The WCFC was created to be a bridge for women’s organizations […]

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Ribault Educator Selected Teacher of the Year

January 27, 2022 admin 0

Charles Darwin Magdaluyo, a human anatomy and physiology teacher at Jean Ribault High School was named the 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the 31st Annual EDDY Awards. Magdaluyo, who has taught […]

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month / Mayo Clinic: Screening Can Catch Cervical Cancer Early

January 25, 2022 admin 0

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. And during January, Cervical Health Awareness Month, women are encouraged to receive the HPV vaccine. They also are encouraged to schedule a screening (pap […]

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TPC Instilling Love of Golf for a New Generation

January 19, 2022 admin 0

To celebrate the King and mark its 50-day countdown to THE PLAYERS Championship, THE PLAYERS teed it up with city and community leaders to host a game of golf baseball. The fun kick-off was a […]

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