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A Journey Home: One Traveler’s First Trip to Accra, Ghana

December 3, 2025 Staff 0

  by Sylvia Perry When I first began the 17 hour journey that would land me in West Africa, I left full of hope and excitement. Boarding the overnight flight from New York’s JFK Airport […]

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Florida Blue Prepares for Marketplace Monday Surge: Monday, December 1, 2025

November 26, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

WHO: Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, has been serving the state for more than 80 years helping people and communities achieve better health WHAT: While retailers are preparing for the […]

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City to Host ‘Holiday River Fest’

November 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

This free, family-friendly event will include several festive activities that stretch across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including: Christmas Tree Lighting at Riverfront Plaza, sponsored by Jacksonville Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram: Attendees can […]

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New Journal Guide Honors Eight At 2025 Impacting Lives Ceremony; Marks 125 Years ; #supporttheblackpress

November 21, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On November 8, as The New Journal & Guide marked its 125th anniversary, eight distinguished Hampton Roads trailblazers were honored at the 11th Annual Impacting Lives Breakfast, under the theme “Protecting Our Legacies In These […]

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Planet Skate Headed to the Northside

November 20, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville, FL — November 21, 2025 — Planet Skate Roller Rink, a veteran-owned business, will open its doors to the public on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM, bringing long-awaited recreational options to the […]

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Zetas Add to Their Legacy of Finer Womanhood

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Omega Zeta Zeta (OZZ) Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly introduced its newest members, “23 Polished PearlZ,” following a ceremony held at the University North Florida. Family, friends and community supporters celebrated […]

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NAACP Honors the Past, Celebrates the Present, Prepares for the Future

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By C. Dupree | It was another sold-out event in support of the NAACP as they gathered for their annual Freedom Fund Luncheon. Keynote speaker, Atty. Bacardi Jackson, the new Executive Director of ACLU of […]

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Downtown Vision, Inc. Releases the 2024-2025 State of Downtown Report

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

DVI’s annual analysis returns, showcasing Downtown Jacksonville’s growth | Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), the nonprofit Business Improvement District for Downtown Jacksonville, today announced the release of its 2024-2025 State of Downtown Report, an 18-month recap of […]

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Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center in Florida Performs 10,000th Transplant

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On October 29, the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its 10,000th transplant since the program launched in 1998. The milestone is a reflection of the lives transformed through the gift of organ […]

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The Great Thanksgiving Family Feud Map

November 6, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

What Sparks the Most Drama at the Table, State by State | Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pie, it also comes with a slice of family chaos and a touch of drama. Our survey […]

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