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Alphas Use Mentorship to Prepare Jacksonville Youth for Manhood

July 29, 2026 Staff 0

A group of Jacksonville boys returned home from Atlanta with more than souvenirs. They came back with a deeper appreciation of history, higher education and leadership after participating in a mentoring trip designed to prepare […]

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Former Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll Poised to Become One of the Highest Ranking Black Women to Represent the United States

July 22, 2026 Staff 0

Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazing Northeast Florida politician who became the state’s first Black lieutenant governor, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Trinidad […]

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Team Duval’s 2026-2027 Back-to-School Guide

July 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

July 21, 2026 – School starts Aug. 10, and Team Duval is excited to welcome students and families back for another outstanding, A-rated school year! Below, you’ll find the latest updates, new additions, important changes, […]

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Veteran Launches National Citizenship Day to Honor Constitutional Freedom for Black Americans

July 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones-Turpin | While most Americans celebrate freedom on the Fourth of July and many associate Black freedom with the emancipation of proclamation, Jacksonville veteran Allen Bird believes another date deserves national recognition. Bird […]

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Mayor Deegan to Deliver Budget Address on Monday, July 20, 2026

July 17, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 16, 2026 — Mayor Donna Deegan will deliver her FY26-27 Budget Address to City Council on Monday, July 20, 2026. Following that, she will hold a brief media availability in her office. (Please […]

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“Puttin’ On the Ritz” Returns to Showcase Jacksonville Talent

July 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

For more than 19 years, the Ritz Theater and Museum has showcased local talent through its popular “Puttin’ On the Ritz” competition. Created off of the legendary Showtime at the Apollo format, the competition features […]

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Brunch Brings Together Grieving Mothers for Healing and Hope

July 16, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

More than 80 mothers from across the country gathered in Jacksonville for the sixth annual Angel of Mine Brunch, an event dedicated to supporting women who have lost children to gun violence, suicide, illness, traffic […]

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Duval Day Draws Thousands in Peaceful Celebration of Jacksonville Pride and Community

July 15, 2026 Staff 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of people gathered Saturday at Clanzel T. Brown Park for the 11th Annual Duval Day, celebrating Jacksonville’s culture, local businesses and community pride in an event that concluded without incident, according […]

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Florida PTA Elects First Black Man as State President in 103-Year History

July 13, 2026 Staff 0

  In a landmark moment for one of the nation’s oldest and largest child advocacy organizations, the Florida Parent Teacher Association has elected Jude Bruno as its new state president, making him the first Black […]

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‘Good Trouble’ Returns: Jacksonville Weekend of Engagement Honors John Lewis While Mobilizing Voters

July 13, 2026 Staff 0

As debates over voting rights, diversity initiatives and civil rights protections continue nationwide, community organizations across Jacksonville are joining a national “Good Trouble Lives On” weekend to honor the legacy of the late Congressman John […]

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