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Summer School Tackles Hunger, Diversity, Food Prep and Education

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Home economics may have long disappeared out of public schools, but a local elementary is looking to tackle diversity, food insecurity and preparation all in one swoop. This summer South Woods Elementary is hosted a weekly […]

The Top 10 HBCUs in the Country- Thriving and Surviving!

August 7, 2026 admin 0

HBCUs have been the cornerstone of many Black communities long before diversity was celebrated and encouraged, but a new list reveals all schools aren’t created equally. The U.S. News & World Report released its ongoing […]

Jerome Brown BBQ Holds 10th Senior Community Day

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Since 1997, Jerome Brown’s BBQ has been a staple in Duval’s Northside community. The family restaurant is operated by family members: father Jerome, mother Joann and daughter Katrina. For ten years, the Brown’s have held […]

CBS Presents 13 Days in Ferguson Primetime Special Featuring Cedric The Entertainer

August 7, 2026 admin 0

CBS presents 13 DAYS IN FERGUSON, a primetime special looking at the protests, riots and aftermath following the 2014 police shooting of a young Black man, airing Friday, Aug. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network […]

Cummer Museum Announces New Exhibition Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories An Exploration of America Celebrated Through the Popular Art of Quiltmaking

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —July 12, 2024 — The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens announced today that Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories, a dynamic exploration of three hundred years of quiltmaking, opened on July 9, 2024, and […]

Grammy Nominee Godwin Louis Brings Praise with Psalms and Proverbs

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NEW YORK (July 25, 2024) — Grammy-nominated saxophonist Godwin Louis explores the universality and joy of sacred music in his sophomore release, Psalms and Proverbs. The album is being released internationally by Blue Room Music on August 23. […]

Entrepreneurs Celebrate a Decade of Success and Support from the Jax Chamber

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JAX Bridges celebrated a decade of helping Jacksonville’s small business community expand. With more than 2,000 alumni, the program provides entrepreneurial education at no cost for small and medium sized businesses to inspire strategic network […]

Jax NAACP Wins at the 115th National Convention

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The Jacksonville Branch ACT-SO Olympians went to Las Vegas, Nevada and competed among 1200 high school students in 32 categories from across the country. The home team brought home five medals in all categories. The […]

From the Youth Circuit to the Olympics

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Mark Stallworth, Miami Times Contributor – | Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry’s story is a testament to determination, talent, and relentless hard work. Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha Terry discovered her passion for running at […]

Book Review: “The Power of Saying NO” by Vanessa Patrick, PhD

August 7, 2026 admin 0

BOOKSHELF | by Terri Schlichenmeyer | A teammate asked you for a favor last week and of course, you said yes. And ugh, now you’re stuck. You can’t back out of it without looking like a jerk. […]