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by Brian Foster , Sr. The Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. held its 4th annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon Thursday November 11, 2021, at the Adam Herbert Center on the University of […]

The African American Cultural Center and Museum of Florida (AACS) in Flagler County hosted a “30- Year Retrospective of Fine Artist, Bettie Eubanks”. The exhibit formally opened to the public on November 20th, with a meet the artist event.  More than 100 art lovers […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Hundreds of well wishers lined up to celebrate the 100th birthday for civil rights activist and United States Postal Service retiree Lloyd Pearson.  For more than 50 years, Pearson has been […]

Former athlete and Coach Darrin Eakins is the Founder and CEO of DuBlasé Whiskey and Co-Owner of the Nassau Pride American Basket Association (ABA) Professional Basketball Southeast Region Team.  A 2006 graduate of Douglas Anderson […]

The Black Adoption Experience, an anthology was recently published by Leola Williams.  The book compilation consists of local parents who have adopted a child or children and wrote about their experiences. In addition, some adoptees […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – After celebrating being named a 2021 CNN Champions for Change Honoree and a finalist for the local 2021 EVE Awards, Suited for Success is now celebrating their grand opening of their […]

With the pandemic still on the minds of the community, the  Clanzel Brown Community Center was the place to be last weekend for the ‘Stay Well’ wellness and community fair that included free vaccinations and […]

The iconic Dîner En Blanc found its way back to downtown this month. The all white affair kicked off over the weekend with diners filling up Broad, Clay, and Pearl streets, headquartered at the Duval […]

Trey Ford and friends recently released the book entitled: “Ten Toes Down vol.2 – Defining Moments during Culture Lounge Jacksonville” at The Cookbook Restaurant located in the Historic Springfield. The initial volume, “Ten Toes Down […]

Single mother Koumba Smith recently received a gifted car For her volunterrism with the Boys & Grils Club. as the result of a partnership between Toyota of Arlington and GEICO. Koumba is an engaged and […]