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[foogallery id=”26758″] The Miss Black Florida USA started in 1987 as the state final for the Miss Black USA. The last official pageant was held in Florida in 1995 and was promoted as The Miss Black […]

by Nikethi Piperman The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), formed in 1957 and was led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. right up until his death in 1968. The organization’s goal was to advance the […]

Pictured: Charter members Lydia Wooden and Joyce Lawson in front of the unveiled portrait of the charter members A vast majority of parents want their children to be successful and live well-rounded meaningful lives. The […]

The holiday season has always been a time for giving and during this time of year many local organizations step up and help those in need.  One of those exceptional organizations is called Extraordinary Men. […]

[foogallery id=”26908″] Tis the season, and the Clara White Mission (CWM) has consistently done its part to help families in Northeast Florida.  Last week, the Mission held its 23rd annual December to Remember (DTR) Christmas […]

The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus was in full Christmas mode as they held their annual holiday potluck at the Highlands Library. Supporters gleefully spoke of the campaign and how despite the rest of the […]

[foogallery id=”26639″] The week after Thanksgiving, OneJax, a local interfaith organization held their first Civil Discourse dialogue forum on Thursday, November 28th at WJCT studios. The topic for the evening was “Youth Violence in Jacksonville.” The evening […]

[foogallery id=”26467″] The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center has established itself as one of Northeast Florida’s leading nonprofits focusing on young ladies.  It is probably safe to say that Mrs. Weaver and the policy center […]

Crime is no stranger to the Families of Slain Children Inc. (FOSCI) staff, volunteers, community partners and the families impacted by homicide in Jacksonville.  FOSCI is a community-based organization founded 13 years ago to help families […]

Youth mentoring programs have had remarkable success throughout the country.  According to national studies, young adults with mentors have higher rates of high school graduation and are less likely to drop out of school. In […]