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Gateway to Heaven Christian Church Celebrates 7th Anniversary and Founder’s Day

January 17, 2019 admin 0

Last Sunday, Gateway to Heaven Christian Church (GTHCC) celebrated their Seventh Church Anniversary and Founders Day with a worship service honoring co-pastors Rev. Carlton Jones and Rev. Walter Johnson. On January 8th 2012, the co-pastors […]

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Women’s Conference Aims to Empower and Encourage

January 17, 2019 admin 0

To combat disparities facing women, Stephanie Jones, owner of Lifestyles Management Counseling held the second annual “Women at Werk” Empowerment Conference last week at the Lexington Hotel on Jacksonville’s Southbank. Hundreds of women were engaged in […]

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Motivational Speakers and Events Will Highlight MLK Day on the First Coast

January 14, 2019 Staff 0

The impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. had on America was profound. And every year we celebrate his legacy and the spirit of justice, service and equality on the third Monday of January which is […]

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40th Grand Reunion Celebrates Class of 1968

January 4, 2019 admin 0

Many Jacksonville residents are unaware that Douglas Anderson (DA) School of the Arts was named and spearheaded by community leaders and activists Douglas Anderson (1884-1936) and W.R. Thorpe (1893-1967). Anderson,  a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, began […]

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Extraordinary Men Make a Holiday Difference

December 20, 2018 admin 0

The holiday season has always been a time for giving and during this time of year many local organizations step up and help those in need.  One of those exceptional organizations is called Extraordinary Men. […]

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Local Families Gifted a December to Remember

December 20, 2018 admin 0

Tis the season, and the Clara White Mission (CWM) has consistently done its part to help families in Northeast Florida.  Last week, the Mission held its 23rd annual December to Remember (DTR) Christmas event for […]

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AARP Reaching Jax Black Women Through Jazz and Fellowship

December 20, 2018 admin 0

In August 2018, American Association Retired People (AARP) launched a newsletter entitled:  “Sisters: For Black Women By Black Women,” a new digital newsletter celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American women. The weekly newsletter, reaches […]

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Jack and Jill Celebrates 50 Year Legacy of Parenting with Exhibit

December 18, 2018 Staff 0

Pictured: Charter members Lydia Wooden and Joyce Lawson in front of the unveiled portrait of the charter members A vast majority of parents want their children to be successful and live well-rounded meaningful lives. The […]

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A Tale of Two Breakfasts: NAACP Goes Toe to Toe with City Over Annual MLK Breakfast Honoring Civil Rights Leader

December 17, 2018 Staff 0

by Nikethi Piperman The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), formed in 1957 and was led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. right up until his death in 1968. The organization’s goal was to advance the […]

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Miss Black Florida Pageant Resurges in State after 25 years

December 13, 2018 admin 0

The Miss Black Florida USA started in 1987 as the state final for the Miss Black USA. The last official pageant was held in Florida in 1995 and was promoted as The Miss Black Florida USA […]

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