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Hometown Hero: Brigety Selected as President of University of the South

March 27, 2020 Staff 0

Distinguished scholar and global statesman Reuben E. Brigety II elected 17th Vice-Chancellor and President Reuben E. Brigety II, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University and former U.S. ambassador […]

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Partners Prepare for Census Digital Training

March 24, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) partnered with the City of Jacksonville and the U.S. Census to ensure that the most underserved communities are counted.  Recently DST and partners held […]

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JTA Shows Appreciation for Public Service Employees

March 24, 2020 admin 0

Transit Driver and Maintenance Appreciation Day is recognized nationally to show thanks to the frontline employees who keep transportation systems running across the country. This year, it is especially important due to the nation’s fight […]

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Jacksonville Adds Drive Thru Coronavirus Testing

March 20, 2020 Staff 0

Jacksonville, Florida, March 19, 2020 – The City of Jacksonville, Baptist Health and Telescope Health are collaborating to provide Duval County residents with an additional drive-thru COVID-19 testing option at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, […]

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School District Reminds Parents of High School Students, Free Hotspots Available

March 19, 2020 Staff 0

School Superintendent Diana Greene   Duval county high school students have the opportunity to snag some free internet hotspots to help get their school work done. The district launched the Free Hotspots for High School […]

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Jacksonville Shut Down Due to Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 Staff 0

As concerns and contractions regarding the coronavirus continue to grow, Jacksonville closures have been added to the national list of closures following a signed a declaration of emergency for Duval County by Mayor Lenny Curry. […]

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Gilyard Returns to Major Pulpit to Fanfare and Controversy

March 12, 2020 admin 0

By Lynn Jones By Lynn Jones Twenty years ago Pastor Darrell Gilyard could have cashed a blank check anywhere in Jacksonville. As the lead pastor of spiritual powerhouse Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Gilyard led the […]

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Organizations, First-Time Voters and Returning Citizens March to Launch Early Voting in Jacksonville

March 12, 2020 admin 0

By NFM Nearly 300 Jacksonville residents joined a press conference and marched to the polls to cast their ballot on March 7th, the first Saturday of early voting. The march was led by the Collective […]

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Local Navy Officer Inducted Into Florida Veterans Hall of Fame

March 12, 2020 admin 0

Naval Retired Lieutenant Commander Herlena Washington joined her colleagues in Tallahassee to induct the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame class of 2019.  The FVHOF wall has been under construction since her 2018 induction, and the […]

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Motherhood Front and Center in Magic, Mirth, Mortality Exhibit at Yellow House

March 9, 2020 Staff 0

Joy. Fear. Guilt. Generational connection. Grief. Deep love. These are only a few of the complex emotions experienced by all mothers. Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood, a free exhibition that opened at […]

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