August 2026 – Page 668 – Jacksonville Free Press

Increase the Peace Rap Contest Nets Big Dollars for Youths Lyrical Skills

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The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville (NCOJ) in partnership with Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) and the City of Jacksonville (COJ) sponsored the “Stop the Violence & Increase the Peace” rap contest event for all public school students. Billed as a […]

J100 Launches History, Health and Wellness 5K

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The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) has long tradition of community service and has made an impact on youth through mentoring programs and educational initiatives. Last weekend, the organization expanded their health focus […]

Future Nurses Awarded Scholarships

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According to the Florida Center for Nursing, more than 40 percent of Florida nurses are approaching retirement age in the next 10 years, leaving the state to face a massive shortage of registered nurses by […]

Marines Host Mothers Day Jazz Brunch Fit for Queens

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For African Americans, military service has been a blessing and curse for many. While the various branches of the military have provided unparalleled opportunities for minorities, they have also been a source of bigotry, discrimination […]

Jax Links Aim to End Drowning Disparity

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links Incorporated presented a check to the Shawn D. Delifus Foundation this past weekend at the Third Annual Shawn D. Delifus Memorial Birthday Celebration held at the Legends Center. The […]

First Coast Pan Hellenic Council Awards Scholarships

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For hundreds of years Fraternities and Sororities have been on the forefront paving the way for academic achievement and excellence through the Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Network. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) […]

Bridge to Success Assists Duval’s Behind Students in Getting in Their Right Grade

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“You’re dumb. You’ll never amount to nothing. You can’t do nothing.” These are words Zayla Brown said she has heard all of her life from those around her. With those words in her head, Brown […]

Art from the Heart Exhibit Challenges Teens to Artistically Bare Their Soul

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By Lynn Jones After having a Friends of Brentwood Library table discussion on the elimination of art programs in the public schools, former retired teacher Jeanette Ali and Friends of Brentwood Library founder Sharon Coon […]

Historic Masonic Exhibit Opens at the Ritz

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By Adonnica Toler Founded in 1870, this Black Masonic Grand Lodge has been instrumental in providing black leaders since its inception. Grand Lodge members A.L. Lewis, (Florida’s first Black Millionaires), Alexander Darnes (Jacksonville’s first Black […]

Seniors Add Giving Back to Their Joy Bucket List

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For many seniors citizens, retirement means a life and leisure. For those who are members of the Live Long And Like It Senior Citizens Club , it also means an enriched sense of life and […]