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Author Vincent Taylor of the Cornbread book series held his 5th Annual “Reading, Rappin’ and Having Fun” Children’s Conference last weekend at the Schultz Center in Jacksonville.  About 250 students attended the interactive conference that […]

Dozens of families, friends, and dignitaries gathered for the 13th Annual Magnolia Gardens Association Neighborhood Celebration. A key focus of the festival was to celebrate the past while instilling a sense of community and pride […]

The Bold City (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held their annual Old/New School affair dubbed a “party with a purpose. Hundreds converged on the Hyatt Riverfront dressed in their favorite back in the day […]

For African Americans, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have not only educated thousands, but have been at the very foundation of the growth and development of former slaves. There is a direct link between […]

By Ken Stokes In honor of his dedication and extraordinary accomplishments, the late Bishop Tom E. Diamond, former pastor of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church received an honorary street designation on Friday of last week. The […]

by Lynn Jones Crime and violence remains a problem in cities throughout the country. The challenges with both are issues for communities that cross all lines.  Black and Brown individuals continue to be at the […]

By Lynn Jones  Creating a successful business or elevator speech is critical to the dynamics that make up a small business. From invoicing to advertising to networking, a small business owner or as they’re called […]

When you reach the 12th grade in high school, the highlight of the year is attending the prom with a date.  Students wait all year to invite their date to attend the prom for a […]

by Kennedi Holder Friends, family, and loved ones congregated Saturday to remember the life of a local entrepreneur and support an altruistic cause at the 3rd Annual Pure White Affair hosted by the Foundation for […]

At one point in Jacksonville’s history, the city was home to many original stage plays, movie production and even music legends.  A local writer/producer has set her sites on reviving that history. Recently, several hundred […]