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First Coast Film ‘Polar’ Debuts at the Ritz

March 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones – The feature film Polar, written and directed by Angel Terron, premiered March 12 at the historic Ritz Theatre and Museum, drawing filmmakers, cast, and community members for an evening centered on […]

Future of Florida’s Black History Museum in Limbo

March 20, 2026 Staff 0

Plans to establish a long-awaited Black history museum in Florida are once again on hold after legislation needed to advance the project failed to clear the state House for a second consecutive year, despite repeated […]

WAVE – Jax Unveils New Women’s Pro Basketball League

March 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Jacksonville Waves hosted tryouts on Sunday at Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus, drawing aspiring athletes eager for another opportunity to compete at a high level. The team operates under the leadership of […]

From Fruitvale Station to Sinners: The Jordan-Coogler Brotherhood Behind Oscar Gold

March 20, 2026 Staff 0

Director Ryan Coogler (L) and actor Michael B. Jordan took home Oscars Sunday night for their film, Sinners. (Image via Wikimedia commons.) by N.C. Green When Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler each walked onto the Oscars stage Sunday […]

Pretty & Powerful Takes Girl Power to the Next Level of Success and Fellowship

March 20, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones – Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of of women for a day of networking, inspiration, […]

From Felton to Alsobrooks: The Uneven Rise of Women In The U.S. Senate

March 20, 2026 Staff 0

Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) (left) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) by Dr. Julianne Malveaux In the more than two-century history of the United States Senate, Black women have been almost entirely absent. Today, for the […]

A Community Responds: Clay County Gathers for Screening of ‘The Librarians’

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

By Dr. Chanda Nicole Holsey | More than 125 residents, community leaders, and civic advocates gathered recently in Orange Park, Florida for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary examining the national debate over […]

Trojans Claim A. Philip Randolph Cup for Fourth Time

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Ribault High School Trojans shut out the Raines High School Vikings 3-0 on Friday in the High School Heritage Classic from VyStar Ballpark. Both teams wore customized Jacksonville Red Caps uniforms to commemorate the […]

Douglas Anderson Annual Extravaganza Showcases the Best of Jax Youth Talent

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

The Developing Artists (DA) Foundation and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presented Extravaganza, the school’s 39th annual showcase of students’ creative excellence, on February 21, 2026. The show was produced at the Jacksonville Center […]

Annual Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala Raises Nearly $5 Million Over Last 22 Years

March 13, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

For more than 22 years, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation has been on the front line supporting families whose children are battling cancer by providing financial assistance and critical support services. More than 900 […]