Lifestyle|Local

Giving back is something Arminius Leonard learned early on from his grandmother. Growing up on Jacksonville’s Northside, Leonard was surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship, thanks to his grandmother’s gift for sewing. His grandmother also played […]

Born October 5, 1925, on Tutson Lane, Bessie Tutson Thomas reached a remarkable milestone this month, celebrating her 100th birthday with over 200 loved ones who gathered to honor the occasion. “MaBessie” was an original […]

Chef Phantom and his culinary team are keeping Jacksonville’s foodie scene buzzing with their monthly Taste & Cocktails pop-up experiences. Hosted at JAX Restaurant and Bar on Atlantic Boulevard, the invite-only affair has become a stylish […]

In the first part of this series, Lost Fortunes, we celebrated Black women entrepreneurs and business owners who built empires before the Civil Rights Era marked by President Lyndon B. Johnson’s signing of the Civil […]

The 7th Annual “Beauty For Tweens” event, hosted by Nouvo Studio & Wellness Inc. in partnership with Woodlawn Presbyterian Church was filled with empowering workshops that taught Tween girls essential self-care, healthy beauty tips and […]

The third annual ‘Think Bold Festival,’ was recently held inside the Hyatt Regency downtown with hundreds of attendees eager to hear the speakers, attend workshops, film screenings, peruse vendors and network to empower themselves on […]

Local non-profit Urban-GeoPonics, recently hosted a “Neo-Soulful Bonfire Camp Out” at the Kemetic River Estate located across from the newly built Ribaut High School. Attendees enjoyed camping under the stars, two DJs and attendees dancing […]

Women, minorities, recent immigrants and low-income families will have the opportunity to explore Georgia rivers through some 14 canoe/kayak adventures offered by Georgia Rivers, a statewide river advocacy organization. With support from its many sponsors […]

TOURÉ | This episode of “Masters of the Game” features Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. They are not just art collectors but curators of history. Over the years, their passion for collecting African American art has […]

Joe and The Rockettes Line Dancers celebrated the onset of the holidays with a Celebration Luncheon at Titus Harvest Dome Ministries. With only five members in tow, Joe and The Rockettes Line Dancers were founded […]