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Zeta Phi Beta Honors First Responders at Community Pearls

April 26, 2017 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – The Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., held their 12th annual Community Pearls Luncheon at Cubre Libra Restaurant attended by over 300 participants. Family members, friends and […]

Soledad O’Brien Brings PowHerful Foundation to Jax for Girls

April 19, 2017 admin 0

Emmy Award winning journalist Soledad O’Brien was in Jacksonville for her PowHERful Foundation Saturday, April 15th at WJCT studios. The PowHERful Enrichment Conference featured local notables including Jacksonville Mayor’s Chief of Staff Kerri Stewart, entertainer […]

Noted Black Panther Party Activist Schools Jax on Building Power in Communities

April 19, 2017 admin 0

On Saturday, April 15th The Moxie Group hosted former Chairwoman of the Black Panther Party Elaine Brown at the Jacksonville Main Library Downtown. Ms. Brown gave an oral history of the Black Panther Party and […]

Subscriber Alisha Wright Wins $150 in 2017 Women’s History Month Contest

April 19, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Free Press subscriber Alisha Wright is the winner of the 2017 March Women’s Black History Month Contest. Alisha was the first to find all the correct answers, winning$150 for answering the 30 questions related […]

Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston Headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour

April 13, 2017 admin 0

Tye Tribbet & J.J. Hairston headline the Championship Bloody Win Tour Grammy® Award winning recording artist, Tye Tribbet and choirmaster J.J. Hairston are re-describing what victory and winning looks like as they are set to […]

Jumbo Shrimp Showcase Menu Items, Ticket Options for a Season of Family Fun

April 12, 2017 admin 0

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp management team members welcomed Jacksonville media to the baseball grounds for a tasting of selections off the new menu to be served by the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at the Baseball Grounds of […]

Shiva Robotics Academy Focuses on STEM Curriculum, Concepts and Activities

April 7, 2017 admin 0

Today’s kids are moving into the new age of machines and technology and Shiva Robotics Academy is on the front line to equip them with the right skill set for the future workforce. Employment in occupations related […]

DCDBC Takes Buzz on the Bus to the Rally in Tally to Support Black DA

April 6, 2017 admin 0

The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus (DCDBC) was on the front line for justice, as thousands descended on the Florida State Capital for a “Rally In Tally” in support of embattled state attorney Aramis Ayala. […]

Cheeseborough Presents 27th Track Meet at Alma Mater

April 6, 2017 admin 0

High School Athletes Durability and Stamina Focus of Annual Invitational Track Meet Jacksonville native daughter, American track and field athlete Chandra Danette Cheeseborough held her 27th annual Chandra Cheeseborough Invitational track meet, Saturday April 1st […]

Annual NAACP ACT-SO Program Continues Legacy of Academic Excellence and Performing Arts Talent

April 6, 2017 admin 0

The NAACP ACT-SO Program held its annual competition on Saturday, April 1st, at Douglas Anderson School of The Arts. Students throughout Duval displayed their talents in dance, music, and visual arts. In July, the gold […]