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80-Year-Old New Orleans Area Runner Remains ‘Perfect’ at 30th WDW Marathons

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2023) – Its one thing to run in all 30 Walt Disney World Marathons; it’s another thing to complete your latest at age 80. That’s the story of Rudy Smith from Gretna, LA, one […]

Black History 365 – Black Inventors and Inventions Spelling Bee

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The second annual ‘Black Inventors and Their Inventions,’ Spelling Bee, developed to create an atmosphere for young students to gain additional knowledge into African-America inventions, was recently held at the Community Rehabilitation Center. Supporters and […]

Dr. Kim Allen Receives Inaugural Duval Diversity Playmaker Award

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On Saturday, Jan. 7, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced Dr. Kim Allen as its recipient of the inaugural Duval Diversity Playmaker Award presented by Florida Blue. The Jaguars newly established award recognizes individuals who are making […]

Jags (20) Win against Titans (16) – Win AFC South Division – Next Up Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, January 14th

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The Jacksonville Jaguars put on a show for their fans as they beat the Tennessee Titans, Jags (20) – Titans (16). What a game!! The home team was on the front line as Trevor Lawrence […]

Two Former Rattlers up for BCFHOF Enshrinement

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Special to the Outlook – The Black College Football Hall of Fame recently announced its 14th Class. The eight inductees in the 2023 class were selected from a list of 25 finalists who were determined […]

New Soil and Water Commissioners Lay the Foundation for Next Wave of Local Politicians

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This past fall, a record number of Black men and women ran for U.S. Senate and governor seats. The unprecedented candidates had the potential to increase diversity in the nation’s top elected offices, which are […]

FUNdraising Good Times: Gamechangers for 2023

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Will 2023 be different from 2022 or more of the same? If recent history is a fortune-teller, the answer would be a resounding “no!” But it’s not only history that determines our future, it’s also […]

Local Black Farmers Showcase Locally Fresh Grown Foods

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The Black Church Food Security Network which consists of African American Churches and farmers across the nation dedicated to advancing health and wealth to empower has a local outreach through the Duval Success Gardening Company […]

Suzanne Pickett Wins NFL Inspire Change Award

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On the Sunday the Jaguars miraculously defeated the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, the team announced Suzanne Pickett as its recipient of the inaugural 2022 Inspire Change Changemaker Award. The NFL’s newly established award recognizes individuals who are making […]

The Village Takes Over Community Holiday Embrace

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The Emmett Reed Community Center was the location for the Clara White Mission (CWM) 28th annual “December to Remember” event, hosted with partners, sponsors and supporters to help families in need have a little more […]