Community|Local

What began as massive beach parties in the 70s for Black radio listeners, has now evolved into a multi-day urban think tank and resource fair for the community. Changing with the times, local activist Ben […]

The Durkeeville neighborhood, west of downtown Jacksonville was once home to some of the city’s most prominent African American families.  The community’s mostly red brick homes were its signature and many of those homes still […]

One of the most unique forms of visual art is the mosaic, which is essentially a decorated surface made up of individual tile or glass pieces. Last week, Groundwork Jacksonville, in collaboration with Kate and Kenny Rouh […]

The impact that Martin Luther King, Jr. had on America was profound. And every year we celebrate his legacy and the spirit of justice, service and equality on the third Monday of January which is […]

Youth in Motion (YIM) held their inaugural Community Spring Fashion Show entitled “Dare to Wear Denim” at the Ojoyo Center on Golfair Boulevard. The event was held in observance of ‘Youth Protection, Sexual Assault and […]

  The National Congress of Black Women Inc. (NCBW), Jacksonville Chapter recently held their Chartering ceremony to reestablish its presence and elect 2018 executive board officers.  The organization will be under the leadership of former […]

In the heart of the Urban Core, the Kemetic Empire/Sankofa Initiative broke ground on their new multicultural center that will be located on Kings Road this week. “The center will be dedicated to preserving and […]

The Jacksonville Public Library recently learned that a sculpture buried deep in its archives is an original sculptured by acclaimed artist Augusta Savage.  The library had the unnamed small-scale, painted terra cotta female bust appraised […]

By Lynn Jones – The Doubletree Hilton Hotel was the location for the FLAJAX 87th annual Christmas Ball. FLAJAX members, family and friends came together to mingle and celebrate the clubs success.  Over 400 patrons […]

The Mason’s Prince Hall Day Celebration was commemorated this past weekend at their headquarters in downtown Jacksonville. Prince Hall was the founder of Free and Accepted Masonry in the United States and its possessions.  The Order of […]