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When we hear about gang plagued cities filled with violence, we usually think of northeastern areas. Jacksonville however got a rude awakening last weekend beginning with a high school football game at Raines High School […]

In an effort to not only serve their nation, but help others, the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter recently made a positive impact on the local community by donating over $1,000 in backpacks […]

Hundreds of school children attended the Baptist Health Clinic and Wolfson Children’s Family and Youth back to school celebration. The ‘My Community is Healthy’ event was held at Ribault High School this past Saturday. Attendees […]

The Caribbean Festival was launched in downtown Jacksonville in 2005. This year’s event was held at Metropolitan Park with hundreds of local residents attending and enjoying the diverse cultures of the Caribbean Islands. The Carnival Organization […]

The Magnolia Gardens Community Development Corporation (MGCDC) partnered with Carter G. Woodson Elementary School for their inaugural back to school giveaway. Nearly two hundred book bags were donated to youth from the surrounding community. The event […]

The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute (Institute) announced today that Tameka Holly and Javon Knight will be the inaugural recipients of the Master in Public Policy (MPP) Minority Fellowship. This highly competitive fellowship was created […]

As part of their Jacksonville HELPS (Homeless Students Empowered through Leadership, Partnership and Service) campaign, teens in the I’m A Star Foundation hosted a job fair last week at the Bradham-Brooks Library on North Edgewood. I’m A Star […]

Throughout Duval County drives and giveaway abound to prepare local students for the school year ahead. As summer break comes to a close for thousands of local students, the New Town Success Zone (NTSZ), surround […]

 By Lynn Jones – The African Methodist Episcopal Ministers Alliance held a political forum for local and state candidates this week.  Held on Monday evening in the sanctuary of Wayman Temple A.M.E. Church West Campus location, the […]

By Lynn Jones – This past weekend Don’t Miss a Beat (DMAB) nonprofit held their third annual summer camp finale performance in front of hundreds of family, friends and staff members. One hundred and twenty […]