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(Source Brooks Jeffrey Marketing, Inc.) – During a special meeting of the Jacksonville Housing Authority, the Board of Commissioners appointed new officers and confirmed Dwayne Alexander to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and […]
The Emmett Reed Community Center and Park was the location for the annual ALPHA Starz (All Life’s Problems Have Answers) Back to School Jamboree. Over 700 backpacks with school supplies were distributed to schools and […]
Five college-bound I’m A Star Foundation students will head to school with scholarship money donated by generous community partners. Scholarship honorees include Myia McLaughlin and Journey Butler ($5500), Robert Jones received ($3750), Johnathan Bell ($1750) […]
The Orange Park, Florida Sigma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. honored Bro. Chad Baker as “Brother of the Year” during its annual retreat. A native of Jacksonville, Baker is a graduate […]
By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The second annual Ken Knight awards were recently held to honor Black History in local media and was an opportunity to celebrate media trailblazers, current and future leaders. The ceremony brings […]
After an eight year courtship, Donnell Bennett wed the former Koi Freeman in a red carpet ‘Oscars’ themed wedding at the White Room in St. Augustine, Florida. The couple met online and began their romance […]
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront recently hosted a family friendly “Heroes Day” to meet and greet with local first responders, visit pop up shops from local minority owned companies, while enjoying unique dishes from local food […]
Senior Diva Pageant Showcases the Power of the Wonder Woman For the 12th year, the Ms. Senior Jacksonville and Diva Pageant contestants wowed over 330 audience members with their glamour and talent. The pageant journey […]
The Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals (JULYP) is among local organizations donating their time and energy for local back to school drives. Their event, held on the campus of Edward Waters University, including distribution of […]
The Clara White Mission has served Jacksonville’s disadvantaged for over 100 years. As the oldest historically founded African-American non-profit, they have continuously offered meals for the hungry and transitional housing for the homeless. It has […]
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