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Despite chilly Florida temperatures, the 41st edition of the MLK Holiday Grand Parade was held on Monday, January 17, in downtown Jacksonville. Hosted by the Martin Luther King Foundation the event marked King’s historic legacy […]

Duval residents kicked off the year focused and accountable to themselves at the Kayla Mill Boutique fourth Annual Vision Board Brunch. Held onsite, this years event was once again sold out with new and returning […]

In 2021, Zaila Avant-Garde, age 14 from Harvey, Louisiana became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in almost 100 years. To ensure that Jacksonville students stay on the map for […]

Jacksonville, Fl – DeSantis turns and runs rather than enter the room – Jacksonville, Fl.- An elderly Black community activist was arrested following his refusal to leave a press conference Governor Ron DeSantis was going […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The reason for the season of giving back is upon us and Jacksonville citizens are leaving no one behind. Organizations throughout Duval are on high alert with extra generous gratitude for […]

While teens busy their holiday vacation days with social media and telephones, the youth of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.  Delta Delta Chapter Youth Group Kudos (males) and Xinos (females), are learning how to enrich themselves […]

Wealth Watchers Inc., a HUD-certified Housing Counseling and Community Development celebrated its’ 20th Anniversary with a celebration held at the Rhythm Factory. Guest enjoyed a night filled with food, music and dancing under theme “An All […]

Sculptured artist, carpenter and now author Khamil Ojoyo has penned the book, Hello! Ojoyo Has Something to Say! A Collection of Original Poems, Quotes and Art.  To share his accomplishments, a book signing and art exhibit […]