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AKA Debutantes Enjoy American Beach Soiree

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The second in a series of social events was held last weekend for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, 2015 Debutante Coterie. The event was held in honor of Debutante Darian […]

EWC Wins Two National HBCU Awards

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Edward Waters College (EWC) was awarded two 2015 HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Awards presented by HBCU Digest at the annual AARP HBCU Awards ceremony held at Hampton University last weekend. The EWC Department […]

Gracie Chandler Releases First Novel on Historical Fiction

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Local authoress Gracie Chandler recently celebrated the release of her first novel, Free to Be, with a book signing at the Historic Springfield Community Learning Center. The book gives the reader a fictionalized account […]

First African-American woman to own a billion-dollar business offers tips for success

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Scott Stump, TODAY Janice Bryant Howroyd has gone from one of 11 children growing up in segregated North Carolina to the first African-American female to own a billion-dollar business, turning $900 in her pocket […]

Mandaring High School Graduate Among Bank of America Student Leaders

August 7, 2026 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE – The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has announced that five Jacksonville-area high school students have been selected as 2015 Student Leaders. The award recognizes community-minded high school juniors and seniors and places them in […]

Study Reveals Prosecutors Are a White Boys Club: Only 4% of elected prosecutors are black men; 1% are black women

August 7, 2026 admin 0

by Frederick Lowe When Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby stepped before the microphones last May and announced the indictment of six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, Jr.,25, it was a rare […]

SC Senate Votes to Take Down Flag; House OK Still Needed

August 7, 2026 admin 0

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Senate has voted to remove the Confederate flag from a pole on the Statehouse grounds, though the proposal still needs approval from the state House and the governor. The bill requires […]

Working Your Way Through Retirement

August 7, 2026 admin 0

If your Golden Years Leave You Bored or Broke, Consider Part-Time Job Many people who waited eagerly for the day they could stop working and enjoy a leisurely retirement find that the reality doesn’t match […]

Newman Elected JAA Board Chair

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The JAXPORT Board of Directors has unanimously selected a new slate of officer. The following officers will each serve a one-year term starting July 1, 2015: Chair: Dr. John Allen Newman Vice Chair: Robert F. […]

Darryl Willie Named Executive Director for Teach for America Jax

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Darryl Willie has been named executive director of Teach For America – Jacksonville. Willie, who brings more than 13 years of experience in education and community engagement to the role, succeeds founding executive director Crystal […]