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Dressed in their signature white dress shirt and red ties, thirteen recent graduates and members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence stood front and center during the recent school board meeting to be recognized […]
By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Continuing the dedication to bringing quality healthcare to all communities, Florida Blue recently held their second annual ‘Summer Kickoff’ at their River City Market place location. Onsite, hundreds of members were […]
A Georgia native, Floyd Willis, M.D., was always drawn to the elder African Americans in social situations or programs at church. “It was always interesting to slow down and have conversations with them,” Dr. Willis says. […]
Clara White Mission hosted their 28th Annual “Miracle on Ashley St. – Celebrity Chefs & Servers Luncheon,” bringing together the city’s homeless and veteran population with a divers cadre of local celebrities. It’s been two […]
Getting a kickstart on summer with an official signature event, the First Coast National Pan Hellenic Council (FCNPHC) held a Family Fun Day with more than 40 community partners participating at Klutho Park. Hundreds of […]
LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) Jacksonville recently awarded nearly $1 million to multiple small businesses from Jacksonville’s most under-resourced communities. The $1 million grant, which was secured by Jacksonville City Council President Samuel Newby, supported […]
By Marsha Phelts – News of the death of centenarian Sollie Mitchell shocked citizens of Jacksonville last week as they learned of the departure of one of its most beloved citizens. His next birthday would […]
The Alpha Beta Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, collected over 7,000 feminine items and other donations for women and girls in partnership with Renewing Dignity. “I appreciate the community recognizing the […]
The city of Jacksonville closed out Mental Health Month with Step-by-Step 4 Help Foundation, Inc., ‘Unsung Heroes in Mental Health’ gala at the Shades of Green Inaugural Gala Mental Health Awards of Excellence. Duval County […]
by Janine Ferguson On Saturday, May 15, 2022, Judy Batson, retired educator, Shantel Davis, corporate executive, Valerie Green, retired pharmaceutical executive, Kimberly Holloway, IT executive, Kimberly Morrison, marketing executive, Rhonda Peoples-Waters, county judge, Nicole Thomas, […]
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