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[ October 15, 2026 ] Black in Jax Anime Makes History at WasabiCon, Celebrating Representation and Community Local
[ October 14, 2026 ] Black Public Media Brings the Story of ‘The Morgue Twins,’ to YouTube Entertainment
[ October 14, 2026 ] Delta’s Present Sax in the City Greek Life
[ October 14, 2026 ] Good Soil Forum Returns to Award $500,000 to Entrepreneurs and Founders Ready for Growth Religion
[ October 14, 2026 ] Domestic Violence Claims 21 Lives in Duval, Awareness Campaign Launched Community

Jacksonville Celebrates national John Lewis Day Ensuring “Good Trouble Lives On”

July 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Hundreds of Jacksonville residents braved the summer heat to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. They also stood in solidarity against the growing attacks on our civil and human rights. Calling for the passage […]

First Coast Black Nurses are Bridging the Gap in Health Care

July 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The First Coast Black Nurses (FCBNA) recently brought health awareness to the Northside of Jacksonville at the Legends Center, with over 100 attendees. The goal of the symposium was to educate the community, leaving them […]

Community Gatekeepers Roundtable to Evaluate Urban Environmental and Sustainable Resources

July 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By B. McNair | St. Johns Riverkeeper and LISC Jacksonville Resilient Ribault 3rd quarter meeting was recently held to update the community on Resilient Ribault northside environmental activities, meeting dates, grant applications, and networking opportunities. […]

Stylist Honored as a Hometown Hero for 30 Years of Service in the Beauty Industry

July 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Lynn Jones | Stanton High School graduate Karen Blue Diallo was recently honored as the ‘Hometown Hero,’ at the sixth annual Jax Elite Beauty and Barber Expo held at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. […]

Entrepreneurs Network to Showcase Black Owned Arlington Businesses

July 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Local non-profit Suited 4 Success cohosted the ‘Celebrate Arlington Community Meet & Greet’ inside the newly renovated College Park Plaza in Arlington, formerly known as the “Town & Country” shopping center. The event was designed […]

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Foodies Cares Fighting Hunger and Homelessness in Jacksonville

July 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Fighting Hunger and Homelessness in Jacksonville by combining compassion with community, creating lasting change where it’s needed most. Jacksonville is making meaningful strides in the fight against homelessness. While this progress is encouraging, many individuals […]

UPDATE: Enrollment Extension for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools for the 2025-26 School Year

July 18, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 18, 2025) — Enrollment for Florida Virtual Full Time Public Schools (FLVS Full Time), the state’s only fully virtual public school district, is now extended for the 2025-26 school year. Available to Florida students […]

Representative Wyman Duggan Secures $400,000 Funding for Clara White Mission’s Food Distribution II Initiative at Eartha’s Farm & Market

July 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

JACKSONVILLE, FL – July 14, 2025 – Representative Wyman Duggan will host a press conference on Friday, July 18th at 11:30 a.m. on the grounds of Eartha’s Farm & Market, 4850 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209. […]

Jacksonville Gun Violence Victims Say More Must Be Done to Support Survivors

July 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Only 4% of crime survivors know about critical supports like victim compensation | National public safety leaders visit Jacksonville to raise awareness of healing resources available JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local gun violence survivors will come together Friday […]

Florida Virtual School Offers Convenient, Comprehensive Driver Education Course that Meets New State Law

July 17, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Florida Virtual School can help families navigate the new teen driver education law with their fully online Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) approved Driver Education course. For the past 20 years, […]