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The Emmett Reed Community Center was the location for the Clara White Mission (CWM) 28th annual “December to Remember” event, hosted with partners, sponsors and supporters to help families in need have a little more […]

The Black Church Food Security Network which consists of African American Churches and farmers across the nation dedicated to advancing health and wealth to empower has a local outreach through the Duval Success Gardening Company […]

The Johnson Family YMCA and alumni board held their 2nd annual Fall Festival Homecoming activities that consisted of bingo nights, a block party, drive through mobile pantry and a Chili Cook-off for a day of […]

 WJCT Public Media collaborated with local partners to collect sweaters, jackets and blankets throughout the month of November for the 20th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Cold-weather clothing and items such as new gently […]

Delta Cave recently celebrated her 106th birthday, December 9, 1916.  To commemorate Cave’s historic birthday, family and friends held a private dinner at her southside home. Adding festiveness to the day were visits from local […]

El-Beth-El Devine Holiness Church’s Bishop Lorenzo Hall made up his mind to sill deliver despite the turkey shortage. At least five times a year, Hall coordinates community events that include everything from record expunges to […]

Stay Woke: The Edward Waters University President’s Distinguished Speaker Series created by its’ president, was back on campus with featured guest speaker Grammy nominated rapper Rick Ross. The Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex served as […]

Mary Emma Alexander-Ivory celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at the Greater Beulah Missionary Baptist. Guests celebrated Ivory for her love of people and self supporting attitude that gained her respect as a […]

The 13th annual Sista Strut bringing awareness to breast cancer and its effect on women of color, held their 3k walk for participants to strut their stuff in front of friends, families and survivors. This […]

October Gullah Fest was held in front of the shops on Pearl Street and 8th street for a day to celebrate Gullah heritage. Vendors and shop owners showcased their cultural wares while listening to speakers […]