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The history of Bethune Cookman University is centered on faith, hard work and commitment.  On October 3, 1904,, Mary McLeod Bethune, opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls with $1.50 and a […]

The Teach For America (TFA) organization says that it is “A community of change makers and coalition-builders. Leaders who teach, and teachers who lead. “  Some 10 years ago the organization opened its doors in […]

The African American Coaches, Game Officials and Athletic Association 10th Annual induction celebration will take place Friday, February 15th at the Legends Center, 5130 Soutel Dr. at 6:30 p.m. This year’s honorees include: Albert Chester, Sr., Nathanial Glover, Joy […]

 Duval County’s primary elections will be held on Tuesday, March 19th when voters will head to the polls to vote for City Council, Mayor and other local offices. Several City Council races have multiple candidates vying […]

Economists generally agree that entrepreneurial activities influence a country’s economic performance by bringing new products, methods, and production processes to the market and by boosting productivity and competition more broadly. ImpactBiz Jax is an event organized by […]

The month of February is a time to reflect on black history makers in the community. For twenty-eight days African Americans are saluted for their victories, history and legacy. Recently the Jacksonville Public Library hosted the […]

Members of the Bold City (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated recently celebrated another accomplishment with the donation of over 3,000 books to the Sulzbacher Village. Their donation of books and furniture established a youth […]