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Jacksonville Seniors to Have Graduation in July

April 17, 2020 Staff 0

On Friday, Duval County Public Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene shared with seniors that traditional graduation ceremonies could not be held in May due to safety concerns among the Covid-19 pandemic. However, following significant student […]

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A State-by-State Breakdown of How the U.S. Is Responding to Coronavirus

April 13, 2020 admin 0

Coronavirus cases broken down by U.S. state, plus policies, closures, and more. By Alison Fox Travel has been put on the back burner and in many places small novelties like taking a walk have become […]

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City Council Members and State Representative Impact Northside with Covid-19 Food Distribution

April 7, 2020 admin 0

Last week, a collaborative effort of City Councilmember’s Ju’Coby Pittman (District 8), Reggie Gaffney (District 7), Brenda Priestly Jackson (District10) , State Representative Kimberly Daniels (District 14) and Farm Share hosted a Free Food Drive […]

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COMMENTARY: COVID-19, the View Across Black America

April 6, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWRE — While Washington, D.C.’s Metrorail has been largely emptied of its professional class of passengers, reductions in the city’s bus service have made it difficult for its darker and poorer customers—many of whom […]

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COVID-19 Update: JTA Implements Additional Measures to Promote Social Distancing Onboard and At Facilities

March 31, 2020 admin 0

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities. The health and safety of JTA customers, employees and the public is the Authority’s top priority, […]

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10 African American Women Trailblazers in Jacksonville

March 30, 2020 admin 0

As a part of Women’s History Month we celebrate women from Jacksonville Florida who have made history. The 10 African American women highlighted in this article are Jacksonville natives, residents or accomplished high achievement within […]

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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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