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U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-5) hosted a leadership breakfast with community leaders at Edward Waters College last weekend. Lawson gave an update on his first eight months in the U.S. House and heard from community […]

by Tray Connor (NBC) For the first time in 19 months, Florida has executed a prisoner — a white man accused of racially motivated murder — using a lethal injection formula. Authorities say 53-year-old Mark […]

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100), Florida Blue and the Jaguars Foundation kicked off National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by partnering for the launch of “Men Tackling the Big C” Prostate Cancer Awareness […]

[foogallery id=”18849″] The Divine Divas of Jacksonville held their 2nd Annual Pretty Hat Tea Show and Scholarship Award event at the Fairfield Inn and Suites to over 15o attendees. The afternoon event was representative of the group’s mission […]

[foogallery id=”18864″] Shown giving Jags fans Tia Aguinaldo and Barbara Watkins  a dose of game time entertainment in front of the stadium were saxophonist Marques Wright and Tim Turner playing his makeshift drums. The Jaguars preseason […]

The 3rd Annual Marcus Garvey weekend, hosted by Masjid Al-Salaam was held in two locations last weekend in Jacksonville and American Beach. On Saturday, an all-day cookout brought the community together on Jackson Street in […]

Hundreds of First Coast residents came out in the rain to see a showdown between celebrities and high school all stars last Saturday night. The High School All Star team was comprised of players from […]

The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus attended the Banner Rally held last week at Friendship Fountain in downtown Jacksonville in recognition of the healthcare victory in the Senate and to commemorate the anniversary of both […]

Families of Slain Children Inc., held a Mind, Body and Soul community workshop at their offices located on Myrtle Avenue. The empowering free event was held for hundreds of urban core women to enlighten them on proper health […]

Tristan’s Positive Engagement Accelerates Relevant Leadership Skills (PEARLS) of Wisdom and the Jacksonville Library Summer Camp participants toured the Studios at WJXT Channel 4 during production and ended the noon day segment with news anchor […]