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EWU Stay Woke Speaker Series Continues to uplift Black Conciseness

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The most recent Edward Waters University (EWU), Stay Woke Distinguished Speaker Series event featured Dr. Umar Johnson. This series explores Black history and experiences, offering a platform for accomplished speakers to share insights and engage […]

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala Returns to EverBank Stadium

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Jacksonville community unites to support local families tackling childhood cancer. (Jacksonville, FL – February 21, 2025) – The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala is returning to the field at EverBank Stadium on Thursday, February […]

Reminder: March 1, 2025, Deadline to File for 2025 Property Tax Exemptions

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vanessa Baffour-Singletary Phone: 904-365-1400 Email: vsingletary@coj.net Date: 2/20/2025 Reminder: March 1, 2025, Deadline to File for 2025 Property Tax Exemptions Jacksonville, FL – The Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office reminds property […]

Delifus Foundation Adult Graduates Model for a Swimming Cause

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By Lynn Jones | Statistically African Americans are low on the totem pole when it comes to learning how to swim. The reasons are either trauma from a pool experience when they were young, a near […]

Roots of Strength: Celebrating Our Ancestors and Embracing the Journey Ahead

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By Thomas & Bobbi Simmons | The greatest champion of all times, Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them- a desire, a dream, a […]

Funkateer George Clinton Lauded in Jax for Cultural Contributions

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The original “funkateer” George Clinton of Parliament fame, entered the Florida Hall of Fame just one week after being inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame on a Jacksonville stage. Hosted by Secretary of […]

Strickland, Conaway, Reintroduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers

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Washington, D.C. – Congress members Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Herb Conaway Jr., M.D. (NJ-03) reintroduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our […]

Soulful Camping Experience Fires Up Ribault Neighborhood

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Local non-profit Urban-GeoPonics, recently hosted a “Neo-Soulful Bonfire Camp Out” at the Kemetic River Estate located across from the newly built Ribaut High School. Attendees enjoyed camping under the stars, two DJs and attendees dancing […]

Exonerated Five’ Member Raymond Santana Launches Bid for New York City Council

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| NNPA NEWSWIRE — Santana’s campaign focuses on criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and addressing what he described as the deterioration of neighborhoods plagued by drugs, rats, […]

Will Packer’s New Book, “Who Better Than You?” Explores Healthy Arrogance, Finishing the Deal, and Dreaming Big

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Award-winning film producer Will Packer’s new book, “Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big” is an exploration of self-belief and achieving one’s goals. In the book, Packer shares personal stories […]