Community

The Generation WORKS volunteer “Dedicated Day of Service” led by women and girls took place last weekend at the The Children’s Home Society of Florida.  Volunteers wired, welded, washed and worked their magic to transform […]

The Clara White Mission (CWM) presented public relations and concert promoter Jackie Rivera with an award for her tireless efforts in supporting the CWM mission and initiatives. For over seven years, Rivera has been an […]

In his speech at the “Rally For Change” on January 28th, civil rights activist Ben Frazier said Jacksonville “must decide whether to march into the sunlight of a brand-new day or face economic and social […]

Dr. Charles E. Simmons, III and Simmons Pediatrics saluted honor students for excellent achievements in 2016-17 by making the A/B Honor Rolls at their various schools. This year’s event marked the 13th annual celebration and was […]

The Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center partnered with the Women’s Committee of IATSE Local 115 and Junior Achievement of North Florida to provide 18 young women from PACE Center for Girls with a technical theatre […]

This past weekend, the one-year anniversary of the largest political protest in recent U.S. history, Women’s March Florida, was commerated with a state wide “Women’s Day of Action” to bring awareness and support to marginalized communities. […]

On the eve of Black History Month, the local chapter of the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALAH) installed their new officers. The organization is the brainchild of Carter G,. Woodson known […]

Professor and TEDxFSCJ Team Member William Jackson, M.Ed. hosted the “Rediscovering SPACE” a TEDxFSCJ community event held last week at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH). The knowledgeable panelist spoke about the future of […]

  Jeannetta Mock has joined Fresh Ministries as Chief Operations Officer. Jeannetta, a native of Baltimore who holds bachelor and master degrees from the University of North Florida, is a decorated U.S. Army veteran who retired […]

This past weekend concerned citizens and activist joined the Kemitic Empire for an inaugural “Awareness Walk” at the corner of 16th and Myrtle Avenue. Local residents, city and state official sparticipated in the walk to […]