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Northside Pride Celebrates One Year of Transforming Image of City’s Most Stigmatized Neighborhood

April 9, 2026 Staff 0

Celebrating its first anniversary, the local nonprofit Northside Pride of Jacksonville honored community leaders who helped put Jacksonville’s Northside on the map. Dana Maule, Founder and Executive Director, hosted the one-year awards ceremony at Jacksonville’s […]

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Local Author Debuts “Mirror Mirror” to Guide Women Back to Their Purpose

April 8, 2026 Staff 0

Teresa Nicole hosted a book signing during Jacksonville’s Art Walk to debut her new book Mirror Mirror: A Journey Back to the Woman You Forgot to See. Set against the backdrop of the city’s energy, […]

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Black HistoryFuture of Florida’s Black History Museum in Limbo

March 27, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — A proposal sponsored by Tom Leek, a Republican from Ormond Beach, has now passed the Senate in back-to-back legislative sessions. But the House version, filed by Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, […]

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State of the South Discussion Sparks Northside History, Artists and Community Action

March 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

One hundred fifty people from Jacksonville and from outside of Florida gathered for Meaning Dignity and Community’s (MDC) “State of the South Jacksonville,” to discuss how communities are building resiliency throughout thier neighborhoods. The goal […]

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Designer Ensures Local Students are Well Suited

March 26, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Giving back is something Arminius Leonard learned early on from his grandmother. Growing up on Jacksonville’s Northside, Leonard was surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship, thanks to his grandmother’s gift for sewing. His grandmother also played […]

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Future of Florida’s Black History Museum in Limbo

March 20, 2026 Staff 0

Plans to establish a long-awaited Black history museum in Florida are once again on hold after legislation needed to advance the project failed to clear the state House for a second consecutive year, despite repeated […]

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Pretty & Powerful Takes Girl Power to the Next Level of Success and Fellowship

March 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones –  Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of of women for a day of networking, inspiration, […]

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Seniors Paint and Connect at Top Ladies Event

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Members of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) Duval County Chapter recently hosted a special “Paint and Sip” activity designed to bring creativity and connection to active seniors in the community. Sponsored by the […]

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Christian Sorority Honors 14 with HOW Awards

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Marriott Downtown served as the setting for the Lambda Lambda Psi, Inc. H.O.W. (Honoring Our Women) Legacy Award Gala, a formal celebration recognizing women whose influence and dedication have made a meaningful impact within […]

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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Banning Local Governments From Promoting DEI

March 12, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — Five years ago, in the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly known as DEI — became a centerpiece of corporate pledges, government initiatives and […]

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