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In a hands on approach to empower empower girls to make the best choices for their brightest futures, the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. (JaxPAL), hosted DNA (Dream Big,Navigate through life’s challenges and Achieve […]

Jaguar fans pounced on TIAA Bank Field on Sunday, December 8th to see the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Los Angeles Chargers.  The game kicked off with fans roaring for the home team to reverse their […]

The Young Leaders of Today and Sherwood Forest/Paradise Park Community Association, Inc presented, “Shhh… Let the Youth Speak: Series II,“ at the Bob Hayes Legends Center to tackle issues effecting youth the most. The dialogue […]

The JTA Cares Team teamed up with the Jacksonville chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) and the JTA Chapter of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union to present […]

By Lynn Jones Chief Charles Scriven (retired), 86, finally received his acceptance into the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).  Employed by the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office for more than 40 years, he was the first black […]

The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club celebrated its’ 26th Anniversary at Bleu Chocolat Café in Springfield celebrating the best of Black authors. Michael Huyghue, author of Behind The Line Of […]

 A record number of Jacksonville citizens participated in the Longest Table. Held in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, the free dinner united all parts of the city to fellowship with strangers. Over 700 participants enjoyed […]

The Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade is one of the largest parades in the Southeast featuring thousands of Duval County residents lining the parade route with various organizations to show gratitude for our service men and […]