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Agencies and Experts Join Forces to Strengthen Mental Health

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Author and mental health advocate Dr. Selena Bass used her personal trauma of losing a child to enlighten the virtual audience of the Mindful Intervention Natural Development (M.I.N.D.) program. Joined by therapist Merland Baker, the […]

Florida Statewide Registry for Aging Studies Research Call to Action

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By Cynthia Morton – The Florida Statewide Registry for Aging Studies (FSRAS) is looking for Caribbeans, African Americans, and Hispanics who are 65+ and their adult children (25 and older) to participate in a small-group […]

Young Biz Kids Highlight Youth Entrepreneurs in Annual Marketplace

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With a hot summer in place, the Young Biz Kidz Marketplace second annual kidpreneurs fest was held at Sesquicentennial Park located in the Springfield neighborhood. The free marketplace is the training ground for youth entrepreneurs […]

After A 15-Year Battle James Brown’s Estate Was Sold For $90M — Here’s How That Teaches The Importance Of Estate Planning

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By Bernadette Giacomazzo (Afrotech) James Brown was a musical legend — but his failure to engage in estate planning prior to his passing away left his family in financial turmoil. The “Mother Popcorn” singer had […]

Jumbo Shrimp Negro League Day Highlights Jackie Robinson MLB Debut

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The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp held their annual Red Caps Negro League night for this year’s annual ‘Salute to the Negro League,’ baseball game. The team paid tribute by wearing the trademark Jax Red Caps uniforms, […]

Senior Volunteer Eunice Smith Celebrates Being Alive to Thrive at 85

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By Lynn Jones – Celebrating a milestone, Eunice Smith celebrated her 85th birthday with family and friends inside the Mary Singleton Senior center where she proudly volunteers. Born July 24, 1937 in Valdosta, Georgia, Smith […]

FUNdraising Good Times: How to Multiply Your Nonprofit Donation

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While the summer weather may be heating us up, there is a way for those of us who are donors to “heat up” giving at our favorite nonprofits. Its not that complicated, but it can […]

Global Event Promotes Pursuit of Peace: 2022 “Pursue Peace” Convention Unites 239 Countries in More Than 500 Languages

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Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Jacksonville will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace” as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for […]

A Night in White Highlights Food, Fashion and Stogies

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This past weekend, the Clara White Mission recently presented A Night in White, fundraising soiree inside their Riverside North Event Hall. The event was billed as a sip and smoke where attendees had access to […]

Eastsiders Pedal Through Community for a Purpose

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By Lynn Jones – The Eastside Brotherhood social club annual ‘peddling for a purpose’ event was held at their hall on A. Philip Randolph in the heart of the eastside community. More than fifty bike […]