Community

 United Way supporters and volunteers came together to work as a team to beautify three homes for the New Town Success Zone inaugural Martin Luther King Neighbor Beautification Project. Clean up efforts helped to enhance […]

Green Cove Springs, Florida City Council presented Cove Star Awards to citizens Hannah Westberry and Josh Hobbs.  Awards were presented for assisting Green Cove Springs Police Department in swiftly apprehending the suspects of vandalism in […]

Ribault grad, John E. Armstrong takes the helm of national mentoring organization. Atlanta, GA – The 100 Black Men of America, Inc. (100)has hired John E. Armstrong as the organization’s new President and CEO. Armstrong […]

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning to celebrate the completion of the Avenues Walk Park-n-Ride Center. The Center serves the First Coast Flyer Blue Line along with Routes 23 […]

During a recent fund raising kickoff event, The Marie Barney Boston Scholarship Foundation recognized two local educators Jacksonville youth. The event was held at the Cookbook Restaurant on Pearl Street in Jacksonville on October 15h. […]

[foogallery id=”27275″] Thousands of parents and families attended the annual School Choice Expo last weekend at the Fairgrounds. The event drew more than 15,000 parents and families an opportunity to check out all the educational […]

Focusing on building tomorrow’s leaders and fostering a love for community and volunteerism, a new youth program recently began with a new class of participants. The “Metrotown In A Day” initiative is a unique opportunity […]

From the slavery era in the 19th century through to the second half of the 20th century, the majority of the colleges in the southern United States prohibited African Americans from attending.  This unfortunate fact led […]

During the holiday season, there is never a shortage of parties and reasons to fellowship with friends and family.  Last week, the Raines High School Class of 1974 held their 10th annual Christmas party aimed […]

Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has been controversial since he entered the NFL.  But the often outspoken all pro does more than talk trash and play football.  Ramsey is also committed to giving to children in need, […]