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By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The second annual Ken Knight awards were recently held to honor Black History in local media and was an opportunity to celebrate media trailblazers, current and future leaders. The ceremony brings […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront recently hosted a family friendly “Heroes Day” to meet and greet with local first responders, visit pop up shops from local minority owned companies, while enjoying unique dishes from local food […]

By Lynn Turpin – Standing on the steps of the federal courthouse, 33 dapper men of Duval stood tall and ready to tackle today’s injustices against the black power structure. Darryl Moore a local businessman […]

Homeownership Month kicked off the 20th anniversary of Wealth Watchers during its’ annual awards luncheon inside the Jacksonville River Club.  Hosted by President and CEO Carrie Davis, the luncheon honored partners and individuals who have […]

For 75 years, American Legion Post 197 located off of Avenue B neighborhood has been on the front line extending a hand to the veterans on the Northside. Fondly referred to as “the Post,’ most […]

The Clara White Mission has served Jacksonville’s disadvantaged for over 100 years. As the oldest historically founded African-American non-profit, they have continuously offered meals for the hungry and transitional housing for the homeless. It has […]

Students from Teen Leaders of America kicked off summer camp with a lesson on racial equality and African American history. led by Rodney L. Hurst, Sr., an award-winning author, historian, and Civil Rights activist. Hurst grew up […]

DivaStylez Girlfriends Sisterhood Inc. recently received a generous donation of $15,000 for program operations from Enterprise Rental Car, on Atlantic Blvd., for their newly formed subsidiary Princess & Company, Inc. The 15k will be utilized for scholarships […]

The City of Jacksonville presented a city council resolution to the United States Marine Corps. The event was held to announce the details of the United States Marine Corps’ Restriction of Movement (ROM) recruiting mission […]

Comedian Michael Blackson’s recently performed at the Comedy Zone churning out joke after joke to sold out audiences.  Blackson took center stage discussing his big break with rapper and director Ice Cube in the comedy, […]