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Celebrity Chef Alexander Smalls headlined the “Harlem Down South,” brunch and book signing event benefitting Don’t Miss a Beat (DMAB), a local non-profit with a mission to blend music, art, academic achievement and civic engagement to […]

By Lynn Jones  – Jax Free Press had the chance to speak with thespian N’Kenge –   she’s a star and that’s the truth!   When she enters the room her  personality and smile enters first. Classical trained at a […]

In an effort to combat disparities facing women, Stephanie Jones, owner of Lifestyles Management Counseling held the inaugural “Women at Werk” empowerment conference held at the Aloft Hotel on Southside Blvd. Hundreds of women were engaged […]

For the second year author, speaker, and business consultant Angela Mealer hosted Jacksonville’s Best Vision Board Party. The event was held on Saturday, December 30th at the Rhythm Factory Music and Dance Studio located in […]

Black Finn Restaurant at the St. Johns Town Center was the site for the inaugural “Table for 25 Business Bestie Brunch” presented by entrepreneur Myesha Jones. The event was a morning of inspiration with visionary […]

Karen Britt, a native of Jacksonville, has been selected as the 2018 Ms. Corporate America Jacksonville following an application and an intensive interview process. The MCA competition provides a forum for women to promote themselves, […]

President Trump’s staffer Omarosa Manigault married Jacksonville’s The Sanctuary at Mount Calvary Pastor John Newman last weekend in Washington, D.C. at the Trump International Hotel. Manigault, 43, had originally planned on exchanging vows with Newman, […]

Founded four years ago, The Bar Exam Definitive Showcase and competition has gained much notoriety and national press and is considered a staple in the music community of Atlanta. This weekend Jacksonville had the opportunity […]

by A. Batson The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack and Jill is presenting 17 young men as part of the 15th Bi-annual Les Beautillion Militaire, which will be held in March. One of the major requirements […]

The Florida State University Black Alumni Association (BAA) recognized Jacksonville author, Marti L. Forchion, with the “Outstanding Alumni” award during its recent 2016 Black Alumni Homecoming Reunion National Awards Brunch, held at the FSU Alumni […]