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Chamber Names Lakita Spann Small Business of the Year

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The 2024 Small Business Leaders of the Year winners were recently recognized at the Small Business Breakfast. taking top honors was awardee Lakita Spann who founded Mr. Potato Spread in 2014. The company has locations […]

AKA’s Kick-Off Electoral Education Season with Voter Forum

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Designed to educate and engage the Duval population, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Alpha Beta Eta Omega chapter held a Community Engagement Forum at the New Bethel AME Church on the functions of the Duval […]

Kappa Alpha Psi Black & White Ball

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The Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation in collaboration with the Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted 300+ guests to their annual Black and White Ball XO Valentine’s Edition black tie […]

BLK Dating App Celebrates Black History Month with Animated Timeline of Black Love

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In Black culture, the unbreakable bond between Black couples has been a source of strength and resilience for generations. This bond has withstood the test of time and has played a crucial role in shaping […]

An Agenda for Black America 2024

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By: Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. | blackpressusa.com | An effective strategy to overcome poverty in Black America is to increase homeownership and prevent racial hypersegregation. President Biden has pursued some regulatory actions […]

City Unites for DONNA Run

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The 17th DONNA Marathon Weekend concluded with a record 6,100 runners participating. Amateur and professional athletes from all 50 states and nine countries laced up for multiple competitive race events. This year’s Sunday marathon took […]

Historic White House Gathering Celebrates Descendants of Civil Rights Icons

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NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown | Stacy M. Brown – Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt, a great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, was among those to express excitement about meeting the descendants of fellow freedom fighters. “It’s an […]

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Bruce V Allen’s “The Come Back” in Jax!

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“BRUCE V ALLEN” is a Jacksonville-based inspirational Jazz Musician best known for his collaborations with the dynamic duo, Allen & Allen, comprised of Allen Wiggins on saxophone and Bruce Allen on piano. Accolades include: Two-Time Stellar […]

Girl Scouts Cookie Season is On!

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The Girl Scouts of Gateway Council have kicked off their 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season. Throughout the country, Girl Scouts and their troops are rallying their communities to support the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for […]