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D.W. Perkins Bar Association Swears in President Elect

October 14, 2022 admin 0

The D.W. Perkins Bar Association held its officer swearing in ceremony during their monthly luncheon.  Held at the Doubletree on the Southbank, Assistant State Attorney Marcus L. Isom Jr. was sworn in by County Court […]

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Star Power: Tabitha Brown Speaks on Health, Wealth and Vegan Lifestyles

October 14, 2022 admin 0

Being a social media influencer is a full time job. Garnering likes on a daily basis, influencing your audience to purchase products, visit online stores or providing motivational antidotes on social media platforms are part […]

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Annie Ruth Lauds Community Trustees

October 14, 2022 admin 0

The Annie Ruth Foundation hosted its 10th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser at the Schultz Center. The lively evening included dinner, live entertainment, award presentations and a silent auction. Named after Ruth Kearney, the grandmother of […]

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Melanin Market Places Black Entrepreneurship at the Forefront of Urban Community’s Needs

October 5, 2022 admin 0

With the success of their annual Juneteenth event, the Melanin Market blocked off Soutel Rd., near the Legends Center for their ‘Northside Love’ community block festival. This new event took place this weekend on Jacksonville’s […]

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Teens Collect 30,000+ Bottles for Mississippi Water Drive

October 4, 2022 admin 0

I’m A Star Foundation Teen Influencers, Duval County Public Schools and JaxParks collected a total of 30,161 bottles of water to send to Jackson, MS.  For four hours steadily residents pulled up in their cars […]

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Southside COGIC Mortage Burning a Happy Day for Congregants

October 4, 2022 admin 0

The Southside Church of God In Christ located on Emerson Street recently celebrated their mortgage burning ceremony.  Through their fortitude Edward Robinson, Sr., Pastor and First Lady Cynthia hosted the ceremony which culminated a 19 […]

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Religious Practices, Spirituality Associated with Higher Levels of Heart Health Among African Americans

October 3, 2022 admin 0

A research study of African Americans with cardiovascular disease suggests religious practices and spirituality may contribute to heart health. The study’s authors assert that recognizing the importance of religious practices and spirituality in the lives and health […]

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Oceanic Marine Education, Conservation and Entertainment Highlight Annual Fin Fest

September 21, 2022 admin 0

The second annual Fin Fest was held recently at Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion for a weekend of conservation and oceanic education. The fun filled family weekend included food trucks, local bands, workshops and panels about ocean […]

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Alpha Beta Eta Omega AKAs Win Big at Cluster

September 21, 2022 admin 0

Lat weekend, the Alpha Beta Eta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. received the Elizabeth Smiley Young Award  for Outstanding Community Service in Waycross, GA.  The award was presented to a graduate chapter […]

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Communicators Lauded for Contributions to Black Media

September 21, 2022 admin 0

Umunna Legal Group hosted the third edition of the “Ken Knight Awards” to tribute and honor black men and women in all areas of media in Jacksonville. The evening bought together journalists, anchors, reporters, on-air […]

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