2026 – Page 257 – Jacksonville Free Press

Men Cue Off for Grilling Honors in Honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness

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Food Network 2017 Chopped Champion, HBO Max Great Soul Food Cook–Off contestant and Tallahassee native Chef Shacafrica Simmons presented the Protalks#3 Grill-Off trophy to this year’s winner Jaucoby Blue, Sr. for his sizzling creativity on the grill. Provided with secret unknown […]

Role Models inspire Young Women’s Career Paths

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Aiming to empower young women to explore a variety of careers that are traditionally male-dominated, Jacksonville Job Corps Center hosted its first ‘Women’s Career Day,’ for attendees to have the opportunity to choose a vocational […]

JUMP Launched as City’s New Workforce Development Initiative

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Jacksonville City Council President Terrence Freeman, Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), and the City of Jacksonville hosted a press conference to announce the launch of the Jacksonville Upwards Mobility Program (JUMP). JUMP will allow KHA to […]

Black Brains Matter: Churchgoers Pack Pews to be Educated on Brain Health

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By Lynn Jones – Members of Bethel Baptist Church Senior were on the frontline for Alzhemiers disease to be educated on ways to improve brain health and reduce the risk of memory loss. The diverse […]

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Future of Cities and the Phoenix Arts + Innovation District are bringing together North Springfield makers, local businesses, and Jacksonville residents for their upcoming Flea for All outdoor market on Saturday, May 13, 2022. The […]

Derby Couture Highlights Fastest Two Minutes in Sports

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The Johnson Family YMCA Board of Directors hosted their Kentucky Derby Party benefiting the beloved James Weldon Johnson Family YMCA, located at 5700 Cleveland Road. The sold-out afternoon of fun included Kentucky Derby-style food and […]

Groundworks Exposes Urban Youth to Camp Life

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The Green Team Youth Corps, a year-round empowerment program for urban youth that exposes them to nature, held their spring break camping t to learn camping skills, environmental careers and the importance of Florida’s watersheds. […]

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Family Foundations of Northeast Florida, Inc. is excited to announce that we are hosting a Homeownership Expo on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10 AM-2 PM at the historical Edward Waters University gymnasium. We anticipate […]

Melanoma Misconception — Dark Skin Tones at Risk, Too

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The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It’s a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about […]

Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Selects Isaiah M. Oliver as Next President

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Following a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (TCF) has selected Isaiah M. Oliver as its’ new president, effective July 31, 2023. Oliver will succeed TCF President Nina […]