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Divas Showcase Their Crowns to Benefit Local Students

August 14, 2019 admin 0

Capitalizing on the popularity of hats,  the Divine Divas of Jacksonville hosted their 4th Annual Pretty Hat Tea Scholarship Award fundraiser on Saturday, August 10th, at the Holiday Inn Baymeadows. The annual event included sharp dressed […]

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Raines Dedicates Guidance Suite after Counselor Deborah Norman

July 31, 2019 admin 0

By Lynn Jones For forty years, Raines’ guidance counselor Deborah Norman guided Duval County Public Schools student’s paths to post-secondary education institutions and sustainable career goals. Last week, 13 years after her retirement, Raines High […]

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Centenarian Celebrates 100 Years of Living Her Best Life

July 31, 2019 admin 0

During the summer of 1919, African American veterans returned home from World War I, eager to continue the fight for freedom at home. Before world War I, the NAACP had just 9000 members nationwide and […]

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Senior Pageant Contestants Dispel Myths of Aging

July 31, 2019 admin 0

For the 11th year, the Ms. Senior Jacksonville Pageant contestants wowed over 450 audience members with their statesmanship, poise and polish. The pageant is restricted to women over the age of 60. The contestants collectively […]

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Historic American Beach Readies for Legacy Awards Honoring Cole and Other Celebrity Guest Headline

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The community is invited to join historic American Beach residents for The A.L. Lewis Legacy Awards honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, great-granddaughter of American Beach co-founder, Abraham Lincoln Lewis. From […]

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ACTSO Brings Home the Gold at 110th NAACP Convention

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The Annual NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics also know as (ACT-SO), held its competition during the 110th NAACP Convention held, last weekend in Detroit Michigan. Nationally some of the brightest most talented students […]

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Mandala Family Honors Change Agents in Jax

July 24, 2019 admin 0

“It always seems impossible until it’s done,” said Nelson Mandela. The former South African leader was an international Civil Rights icon and has inspired movements around the globe. Although he passed several years ago, the […]

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J100 Honors Youth, Members and Corporate Supporters

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville presented its Bernard V. Gregory Scholarship Banquet, last weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The event hosted 150 attendees and presented 13 scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship fund was established after […]

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Students Participate in Mock Election with Real Life Politicians

July 24, 2019 admin 0

Local elected officials joined middle school students in I’m A Star Foundation’s Summer Leadership Academy to vote in a mock election. The live civics lesson took place from 1-2:30 p.m. at Darnell Cookman Middle School. […]

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Body Painting Fundraiser Supports Art Intervention

July 17, 2019 admin 0

In the tradition of African culture, the “Color Schemes: Cocktails and Coloring,” fundraiser was held for guests to experience interactive coloring on live murals. A special presentation was performed as a tribute to families grieving […]

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