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Douglas Anderson Alumni Association Celebrates Fellowships and Scholarships

December 31, 2019 admin 0

By Lynn Jones Former students of Douglas Anderson held their 41st Grand Reunion to celebrate their years of friendship, support and scholastic achievement. This year’s event celebrated the Class of 1959’s 60th anniversary and the […]

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Isley’s Celebrate 60 Years with a Stop in Jax

December 31, 2019 admin 0

R & B legends the legendary Isley Brothers stopped in Jacksonville for their 60th anniversary tour.  Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, that started as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley, the group […]

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Plight of the Black Male Ignites Conference Agenda to Discuss Next Steps for 2020

December 31, 2019 admin 0

The Black Male Blueprint Men’s Conference was held at B&Sun Gallery to focus Black males on preparing and improving their focus as black men in our communities. The five topics discussed included, culture and foundation, […]

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Lawmakers Celebrates Passage of the Future Act

December 31, 2019 admin 0

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (Fl-05) recently joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress for the enrollment signing of H.R. 2486, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent Using Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act. The act […]

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Pan-Hellenic Council Elects New Leadership

December 31, 2019 admin 0

The installation of officers for the First Coast Pan Hellenic 2020-2021 term took place on Sunday, December 29th at First Timothy Baptist Church. The advent of the new leadership followed the Greek Council group worship […]

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Local Security Officer Awarded Scholarship for Saving Firefighter

December 26, 2019 Staff 0

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) welcomed community and local leaders to the Fire Academy of the South, located at FSCJ’s South Campus, last week to name the first-ever recipient of the President’s Heroism Award. […]

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UNCF Luncheon Honors Corporate and Community Champions in Honor of HBCU Contributions

December 18, 2019 admin 0

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) North Florida Chapter held its 14th Annual Leaders’ Luncheon at the Hyatt Riverfront. Keynote speaker for the event was retired astronaut Winston Scott kept the audience of over 350 […]

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Alphas Shine with Jewels on the St. John Annual Scholarship Gala

December 18, 2019 admin 0

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently hosted their third Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala titled, “Jewels on the St. John’s” to conclude the anniversary celebrations of the fraternity’s establishment […]

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Jaguar Gifts Northsider Super Bowl Tickets

December 18, 2019 admin 0

The Jacksonville Jaguars nominated defensive lineman Calais Campbell for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.  Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the award recognizes the NFL player that best demonstrates […]

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Deloris O’Neal Appointed First JSO African American Female Chief

December 13, 2019 admin 0

Last week, Jacksonville City Council recognized Chief Deloris O’Neal of her history-making appointment as a Chief with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The appointment by Sheriff Mike Williams, makes O’Neal, the first female  African-American Chief in […]

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