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Inaugural Mental Health Fair and Walk a Success

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Mental Health in the African American Community (MHIAAC), a national grassroots mental health agency, launched its inaugural Mental Health Fair and Walk last weekend at the Gateway Mall. The theme was “Remove The Stigma – […]

The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Welcomes Four New Members

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed four dynamic ladies committed to service into their “Chain of Friendship” during a private ceremony held at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. last week. Leaders in […]

Firebirds Enthuses Audiences with Hot Performances

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Jacksonville Centre of the Arts (JCA) recently presented a modern-day version of the Russian Ballet, “The Firebird” – with a twist. The production was loosely based on a ballet written a century ago, but the […]

Jack & Jill Inducts 13 New Mothers into Organization Centered on Families

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by K. Huyghue The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated recently welcomed thirteen new members to the national charitable community service organization comprised primarily of African-American families. The initiation ceremony of new […]

It’s a Family Affair Unity and Health Fest

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The Miciah Deleston Foundation and Daughter to Daughter group held the “It’s a Family Affair Unity and Health Fest,” Saturday, June 6 at A. Philip Randolph Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. former NFL players, […]

Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

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Dr. Theresa Hodge was the recipient of a resolution this week from the Duval County School Board resolution from District 14 DCSB Member Paula D. Wright and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. For those in the community […]

Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

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Isabelle Robinson of Jacksonville recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends. Born June 4, 1913 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the spry centenarian worked most of her life as a seamstress and a housewife. […]

First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

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City of Jacksonville political members were invited to join a small business development discussion during the First Thursday Jacksonville June meeting at the Jacksonville Urban League. First Thursdays has been a driving force behind assisting […]

FAMU’s Tonnette Graham is Leadership Personified

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Tallahassee—Tonnette Graham who was recently elected FAMU Student Body President for a second term, was recetly elected chairman of the Florida Student Association. Graham is the first African American woman to lead the non-partisan organization […]

Man Who Spent Three Years Incarcerated Without Trial at 16 Commits Suicide

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Kalief Browder, the young man who was robbed of his youth after spending three years incarcerated at Riker’s Island without being convicted of a crime, is dead of apparent suicide, the New Yorker reports. He […]

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Year: 2026

Inaugural Mental Health Fair and Walk a Success

The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Welcomes Four New Members

Firebirds Enthuses Audiences with Hot Performances

Jack & Jill Inducts 13 New Mothers into Organization Centered on Families

It’s a Family Affair Unity and Health Fest

Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

First Thursdays Partners with JUL for Business Loan Match Program

FAMU’s Tonnette Graham is Leadership Personified

Man Who Spent Three Years Incarcerated Without Trial at 16 Commits Suicide