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By Lynn Jones -Walking the Halls of Raines Hall School in the late 80’s, Leonard Larramore treasured family ties, academics and athletic integrity.  He used that background to achieve college degrees that led to a […]

A delegation of 25 girls representing Girl Scouts of Gateway Council (GSGC) recently joined nearly 120 girls from councils across Florida for Legislative Days in Tallahassee. The three-day event emphasized the importance of civic engagement […]

The Duval County Public School System (DCPS) honored the Rising Stars last weekend in recognition of “Exemplary Service and Dedication.” One hundred very special people among the 11,876 employees of the DCPS were among the […]

Although minority-owned businesses are growing at a faster rate than other small businesses in the U.S., they receive access to capital at much lower levels. A recent hearing sponsored by Cong. Al Lawson  U.S. Rep […]

The 11th annual Disney Dreamers Academy event, a career-inspiration program for distinguished high school students from across the nation was held March 8-11 at Walt Disney World Resort. Paxon School for Advanced Studies student, Lebarron […]

ACHI Magazine recently honored the contributions of extraordinary women working in various fields at the Murray Theatre. ACHI pronounced (Aah Chee) is defined as strength in sisterhood. The event’s goal is to celebrate the sprite of […]

Women from around Duval County joined 1,500 walkers for Hubbard House’s 9th Annual “Stand Up & Stride,” Domestic Violence Awareness 5k Walk and Run. The annual walk raises awareness about domestic violence and survivor services […]

Vigils were held around the state this week to honor the 17 lives lost in the South Florida school shooting. Jacksonville joined in the commemorations as community members gathered Monday evening at a candlelight vigil […]

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held its 10th Annual MLK Oratorical Competition last weekend at Westside High School. Seven high school students from across Duval County participated in the competition. […]

Local philanthropist and community activist, LaShonda Holloway recently took inspiration in her own hands to treat an entire theater of school children to a screening of Black Panther. Students from Rutledge Pearson Elementary enjoyed treats […]