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Mary J. Blige Set To Star In First ‘Power’ Spinoff

July 29, 2019 Staff 0

BY PAULA ROGO (Essence) Mary J. Blige is making some major power moves with her new gig. With a surprise appearance, it has been announced that the R&B singer will be the lead in the […]

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VyStar’s Name in Lights Transforming Downtown Banking, Expansion and Not Forgetting Its Your Money

July 25, 2019 admin 0

VyStar Credit Union is on a fast track to revive Jacksonville’s downtown skyline with securing their name in lights atop the former SunTrust building. From their home on Blanding Blvd to downtown Jax, August 2019 […]

Historic American Beach Readies for Legacy Awards Honoring Cole and Other Celebrity Guest Headline

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The community is invited to join historic American Beach residents for The A.L. Lewis Legacy Awards honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, great-granddaughter of American Beach co-founder, Abraham Lincoln Lewis. From […]

Musician Waits for heart to Pump Blood Into His Musical Veins

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The Jacksonville music community came together this past weekend to support local recording artist Maurice “Moe” Ricks. Moe is waiting on a heart and kidney transplant at UF Shands Gainesville. Ricks graduated from Spirit and […]

ACTSO Brings Home the Gold at 110th NAACP Convention

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The Annual NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics also know as (ACT-SO), held its competition during the 110th NAACP Convention held, last weekend in Detroit Michigan. Nationally some of the brightest most talented students […]

Mandala Family Honors Change Agents in Jax

July 24, 2019 admin 0

“It always seems impossible until it’s done,” said Nelson Mandela. The former South African leader was an international Civil Rights icon and has inspired movements around the globe. Although he passed several years ago, the […]

Youth Get Exposed to Non Collegiate Career Options

July 24, 2019 admin 0

Most high school and career guidance counselor encourage students to attend a four year college. College has always been the career of choice for counselors to include in their curriculum. Trade school options have diminished […]

Your Message Matters Conference Returns to Duval Encouraging Locals to Find Greatness

July 24, 2019 admin 0

Motivational Speaker Lindsy Bivens, brought her conference ‘My Message Matters,” back to Duval County for a one day conference held at the Aloft Hotel on the Southside. The conference featured a diverse mixture of speakers […]

J100 Honors Youth, Members and Corporate Supporters

July 24, 2019 admin 0

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville presented its Bernard V. Gregory Scholarship Banquet, last weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The event hosted 150 attendees and presented 13 scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship fund was established after […]

Students Participate in Mock Election with Real Life Politicians

July 24, 2019 admin 0

Local elected officials joined middle school students in I’m A Star Foundation’s Summer Leadership Academy to vote in a mock election. The live civics lesson took place from 1-2:30 p.m. at Darnell Cookman Middle School. […]