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Jax Prayer Line Group Takes Mission Trip with Go To Nation Tours

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By Leola Williams, MSW – With an answer to our prayers, 18 members of ‘The 7 a.m. prayer line’ consortium had the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage with the mission-sending organization ‘Go To Nations.’ […]

Florida Blue Foundation Invests $14.5 Million Over Four Years to Improve Food Security and Health Outcomes

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Florida Blue Foundation awards additional $3.3 million to support community programs that are improving access to healthy foods and providing nutrition support – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2023) – Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state’s […]

Diallo Sekou: The State of Black Jacksonville

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By The Black Commission, In’tl, Inc – The Effect of Interstate 95 through Jacksonville, Fl The construction of Interstate 95 through Jacksonville in the 1960s had a significant impact on the city’s black community. The […]

40th Annual Kingsland Catfish Art & Food Festival Returns Saturday November 18, 2023

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KINGSLAND, GEORGIA—OCTOBER 2023—Nosh on local seafood, sample a variety of beer and wine, enjoy live music and browse antiques and collectibles. Add in a children’s amusement area, over 150 arts and crafts vendor booths, a […]

Bridegroom Apostle Church Women’s Auxiliary Community Event

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Since 1959, The Bridegroom Apostle Church has led a faithful and praying congregation. Currently under the leadership of Bishop Arden Luster, church members, family and friends with sponsorship of the Women’s Auxiliary gathered to present […]

Local Prayer Group Thankful to Return Home from Israel Enriched

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By Leola Williams – The ‘7 a.m. Prayer Group,’ was glad to be back on American soil as we returned from a trip without incident to Israel. The current international conflict on the Gaza/Hamas strip […]

CRC Celebrates 30 years of Providing Free Mental Health Services to the City

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The Community Rehabilitation Center (CRC) and Executive Director Reginald Gaffney Sr., celebrated its 30th Anniversary as a Mental and Behavioral Health Agency. The formal event was held over the weekend at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel […]

Mayo Clinic Expert Discusses Ways to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Black and Minority Communities

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Healthcare disparities still persist in 2023. It’s a problem that has plagued the U.S. for decades. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows Black people and other minorities have higher mortality rates […]

Reunited Hitmakers Tony! Toni! Tone! Bringing Magic, Culture and R&B to the Stage

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By Lynn Jones -Turpin – Tony! Toni! Tone!, is doing it again here on the First Coast for their “Just You & Me Tour,” Saturday, October 21st in Duval County! Born and bred in Oakland, […]

Northwest Classic Continues to Deliver Food for the Soul for Thousands of Raines/Ribault Alumni

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by Lynn Jones – The 54th annual Northwest Classic, the annual football match up between Raines and Ribault High Schools, was held last weekend with all of the traditional fanfare. Temporarily relocated to First Coast High […]