Feature
Who Was Annie Malone?
By Erick Johnson, Chicago Crusader Near the front entrance of Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip is the grave of Annie Turnbo Malone. In life, she was the daughter of former slaves and a high school […]
Month: April 2018
Health
Purging These 14 Products Will Make You Healthier
By Kate Eller, health enews, a news service from Advocate Health Care You may have several items in your home that are potentially harmful to your health. Read on for a list of 14 items you may […]
Sports
Lady Golfers Expelled from Course for Slowness
A golf club in Pennsylvania has apologized for calling the cops on a group of black women after the co-owner and his father complained that they were playing too slowly and refused requests to leave […]
Political
Despite Loyalty, Democratic National Committee Has a Lousy Record of Hiring Black Businesses
By Jeffrey McKinney, blackenterprise.com When it comes to hiring black businesses, the Democratic National Committee has much more to do. Just 17.6% of the $17.5 million of the DNC’s contract spending for consulting work, including an anemic 6.4% for black […]
Obituaries
Howard McGee Obituary
HOWARD McGEE, 12/24/1950 – 04/13/2018 – A legacy historic Eastside resident and Community Activist, who was born December 24, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to Hodges McGee of Miccosukee, Florida and Ellen (Sistrunck) McGee of Tuskegee, […]
Greek Life
Pan Hellenic Awards Scholarships to Area Students
The First Coast National Pan-Hellenic Council recently awarded $2,500 in scholarships to 15 area students through their Jacksonville Achievers Program. This initiative is a recognition program honoring local students in Jacksonville, Florida who demonstrate academic […]
Community
Toastmaster Meeting Reveals Pathways to Leadership and Professional Development
By Lynn Jones The Lillian R. Bradley Toastmaster Club #2346 held their monthly Tuesday meeting this week at the Ritz Theatre with an open house to engage and inspire potential members. The meeting theme was […]
Greek Life
Zetas Honor Under 40 Game Changers
By Lynn Jones Jacksonville’s Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, recently held their 13th Annual Scholarship Banquet Luncheon at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel near the airport in front of a […]
Local
Englewood Churning Out Diplomas and Degrees
The inaugural graduating class of Englewood High School’s Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Academy were recognized last week as graduates who have not just earned their high school diploma, but an Associate of Science college […]
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