Business|Community

Seven Duval County women graduated from the Goldman Sachs ‘Black in Business’ program at the GS headquarters in New Jersey. This highly selective, rigorous, 12-week/6 hours per week, online program, taught by New York University […]

Deputy Chief Willie King was officially confirmed by the Jacksonville City Council as the Deputy Chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), solidifying his leadership role after serving in an interim capacity for […]

It was boots, BBQ, and big-hearted celebration at Normandy Village Elementary’s first-ever “Boots on the Ground” Teacher Appreciation Dance. This unforgettable evening was dedicated to honoring the educators who go above and beyond every day. […]

The Jacksonville Urban League family recently celebrated the 80th birthday of their Dr. Richard Danford Jr. and his 33 years of dedicated service to the community.  Surrounded by his wife, Duval County Property Appraiser Joyce […]

From Jonathan Curtis, Bank of America | If you’re an employee thinking about how you can save for retirement, individual retirement accounts, better known as IRAs, are worth considering. Almost anyone with earned income can open […]

Report reveals 68% increase in people serving life without parole since 2003, the largest number ever |  [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Sentencing Project has released “A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long-Term Imprisonment […]

The Jaguars, in partnership with AT&T, First Coast YMCA and the NFL Foundation Digital Divide grant, which is part of the League’s Inspire Change hosted a Seniors Technology Training Camp at EverBank Stadium. Ninety senior […]

To educate local residents with valuable insights into managing and growing their wealth, the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) conducted a free financial literacy workshop to inform and educate Jacksonville citizens on a grassroots level. […]

When a good fella is at the helm of a pizza establishment serving up a variety of victuals, you know you are in good tossed hands!! Singer, songwriter Akon and local business partners announced Goodfella’s […]

Below are the the 57 community Shown and below are the leaders who will be participating in the Leadership Jacksonville (LJ) Flagship program. The LJ Class of 2025 members include: Jennifer Barker, Chief Executive Officer, First […]