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Diversity comes in many forms: gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, culture, socioeconomic background, etc.  For many African Americans serving in the military, the lack of diversity in leadership positions has historically been an major issue. […]

Breakfast Honors Veterans for Sacrifice and Service When speaking about the sacrifices made by veterans, Winston Churchill once said, “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” With that thought in mind, […]

Once dubbed the “bridge to nowhere”, Dames Point now serves as a cornerstone of Jacksonville’s transportation infrastructure The Jacksonville Transportation Authority today highlighted a milestone in the growth of the city’s transportation infrastructure with the […]

The movie, “The Great Debaters” is a 2007 American biopic period drama film directed by and starring Denzel Washington and produced by Oprah Winfrey. One of Washington’s most famous lines from the movie was, “Debate […]

By Lynn Jones For over 150 years, the YMCA has been a community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs and services for all ages. In Jacksonville, once a year the Johnson Family YMCA hosts […]

Article & Photos By Kennedi Holder People flooded Green Cove Spring’s Spring Park to celebrate the life and legacy of Augusta Savage Saturday afternoon. The 2nd Annual Augusta Savage Cultural Festival, presented by Friends of Augusta […]

Sweethearts, couples and newlyweds attended the Royal Vagabonds 2019 Sweet Hearts Ball, held on the UNF Campus in the Adam Herbert Building.  Over 300 couples adorned in formal attire enjoyed a variety of activities ranging from […]

Some people feel that helping others is the price we all should pay for the blessings we share everyday.  Charles Dickens once said, “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of […]

The African American Coaches and Games Officials Association (AACGOAA) was established to ensure the perseverance of Black athletes and the cultural achievements of African Americans in Duval County. The idea for the organization was the […]