Local

By Adonnica Toler Founded in 1870, this Black Masonic Grand Lodge has been instrumental in providing black leaders since its inception. Grand Lodge members A.L. Lewis, (Florida’s first Black Millionaires), Alexander Darnes (Jacksonville’s first Black […]

For many seniors citizens, retirement means a life and leisure. For those who are members of the Live Long And Like It Senior Citizens Club , it also means an enriched sense of life and […]

By S. Smith The North Florida Educational Institute, founded by Florida Gators standout Stacey Poole, Sr. in 2006, educates over 450 students annually with the majority being of minority background. The programming at NFEI is […]

Dozens of families, friends, and dignitaries gathered for the 13th Annual Magnolia Gardens Association Neighborhood Celebration. A key focus of the festival was to celebrate the past while instilling a sense of community and pride […]

[foogallery id=”29444″] Author Vincent Taylor of the Cornbread book series held his 5th Annual “Reading, Rappin’ and Having Fun” Children’s Conference last weekend at the Schultz Center in Jacksonville.  About 250 students attended the interactive […]

 Asa Philip Randolph who was a leader in the Civil Rights and labor movements, was recently celebrated at Darnell-Cookman Middle School. To celebrate Randolph’s legacy, Darnell Cookman Principal Tyrus Lyles and the A. Philip Randolph […]

When you reach the 12th grade in high school, the highlight of the year is attending the prom with a date.  Students wait all year to invite their date to attend the prom for a […]

[foogallery id=”29063″] By Lynn Jones  Creating a successful business or elevator speech is critical to the dynamics that make up a small business. From invoicing to advertising to networking, a small business owner or as […]

by Lynn Jones Crime and violence remains a problem in cities throughout the country. The challenges with both are issues for communities that cross all lines.  Black and Brown individuals continue to be at the […]

[foogallery id=”29218″] By Ken Stokes In honor of his dedication and extraordinary accomplishments, the late Bishop Tom E. Diamond, former pastor of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church received an honorary street designation on Friday of last […]