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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Empowering boys to be men and men to be mentors is key to rebuilding the foundation of the African American community and its sustainable legacy. Implementing these notions and the components to bring to a […]

The Reading Divas Mother Daughter Book Club met to discuss the importance of Black History; particularly the contributions of African American Women. Hosted by Barbara Barrett and her daughter Zoe, the February book talk included […]

The Umunna Legal Group paid tribute to media excellence honoring local contributors of color. “The community appreciates those candid moments and we appreciate the media continually using their voice to share those important stories with […]

I’m A Star Foundation partnered with American Association Retired People (AARP) for an intergenerational movie date honoring African American pioneers.  Local seniors and teen servant leaders in I’m A Star Foundation met with AARP members […]