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FLOETRY in Jax, Sunday, May 3rd Presents ‘Say Yes – The Tour 2026’ First National Run Together in a Decade

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After nearly ten years away from the touring stage, Floetry—the celebrated duo of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart—announce their highly anticipated 2026 Floetry Presents Say Yes The Tour, marking their first national run together since 2016. […]

Speaking with Kids About Mental Health

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By Dr. Patrice Le Goy, PhD, LMFT, MBA | International Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | When recently speaking to a group of soon-to-be therapists, and one person made the comment that they […]

Beaches Habitat for Humanity Opens First Homes in 44-Unit Development

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By Leah Foreman – Reporter, Jacksonville Business Journal | It took nearly a decade just to get the land together and the infrastructure in place, but soon the first building of the Beaches Habitat for […]

American Black Film Festival Announces 30th Anniversary Programming Lineup

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The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2026 programming lineup featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Chloe Baily, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs, and Iyanla Vanzant, among others. The lineup features a […]

Titan of the Turbulent Sky: Bessie Coleman, John Betsch, Sr., and the day that Shook Jacksonville

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By Opio Lumumba Sokoni, JD | We Remember Queen Bess 100 Years Later | The shadow of a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny biplane against the Florida sky was the last thing Bessie Coleman ever saw. On […]

Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 27, 2026) – Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA). Every […]

Fruitful Living Column: Redefining Success and Significance

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By Vanessa D. Boyer | Success is often measured by achievement—what we accomplish, how productive we appear, or how others perceive us. Yet life has a way of challenging those measures and inviting a deeper […]

Elaine Stallings Library Installed at PACE to Celebrate a Literacy Legacy

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By Suzy Becker | The Elaine Stallings Library is now a permanent part of Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville. More than a collection of books, it is a space intentionally designed for girls to find […]

Hattitude, Haberdashery & Style

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By Lynn Jones – Springfield’s Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church (MSMBC) debuted its inaugural “Hatitude!” soirée at the Courtyard Marriott in Orange Park, bringing together elegance, fellowship, and a celebration of tradition. Hosted by the […]

Oyster Fest Unites Community Around Culture and Conversation

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The 2026 Oyster Fest returned over the weekend to Jacksonville’s historic Riverview neighborhood along the Trout River, bringing together residents, families, and community leaders for a day rooted in connection, culture, and environmental awareness. Hosted […]