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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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