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The People Reading for Inspiration, Discussion and Enjoyment (P.R.I.D.E.) Book club recently celebrated its’ 23rd Anniversary at Island Tropics Restaurant. Local author and historian Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. was the featured author who presented his […]

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee were among  the big political names in Jacksonville last week to galvanize voters for the presidential election next week. The I.B.E.W. Union Hall […]

Equal Opportunity Luncheon Rewards Community Servants, Diversity and Justice The Jacksonville Urban League held their 43rd Annual Equal Opportunity luncheon recognizing those who have made an impact in the areas of diversity and equal opportunity in […]

The Jacksonville Gullah/Geechie Nation Community Development Corp (JGGNCDC) held their 6th Annual October Gullah Fest last weekend at Charles ‘Bobbie’ Clark Park. In spite of inclement weather,  the crowd showed much enthusiasm with the purpose of providing […]

Florida’s Oldest HBCU Homecoming Commemorates 151 Years and Still Counting! The Edward Waters College Homecoming weekend culminated at St. Philips Episcopal Church with “Edward Waters College Day”. The benefit concert featuring the renowned Edward Waters […]

Over the weekend local African-American leaders tapped into the growing excitement about the upcoming election to register voters at Vixen Beauty Suites barbershop in Jacksonville. The October 18th registration deadline, extended due to Hurricane Matthew, has seen a […]

By Lynn Jones Realtor and FlaJax Club president James Andrews was not going to let Hurricane Matthew get in the way of hi annual labor of love of volunteering as a celebrity reader at Lake […]