Community

Since 1997 Sollie Mitchell has been a retired man of leisure. Always an activist, he spends time working toward helping to build a better community. In honor of that continued commitment, elected officials, community leaders and […]

The Officers and Board members of The El-Beth-El Development Center hosted its 8th annual “Stop the Violence Recognition” Banquet last week at the International Fire Fighters Local #122 Banquet Hall. Since 2009, El-Beth-El has honored dedicated individuals from […]

In a bold move that could have international ramifications, The Florida Ballet has awarded full tuition, room and board scholarships to four members of the Kampala Dance Studio based on a video audition. “We are […]

One of the oldest historical Black colleges and universities in the state, Florida Memorial University, recently held an alumni fellowship gathering hosted by the National Alumni Association where representatives presented an official Charter for the Jacksonville Alumni Chapter. […]

The Moore-Myers Children’s Fund held its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament this week at Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club. The annual fundraiser provides financial assistance for children to participate in golf programs that will develop their […]

Jacksonville Free Press Associate Editor Lynn Jones is among 57 area professionals selected for the Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2018. The year long program will provide participants the opportunity to hone their leadership skills and enhance […]

By Lynn Jones – Future Steps Learning Center Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program 2017 graduation was held over the weekend at their location on Moncrief Rd. Over 100 parents, family members and friends showed up to […]

Northside Coalition members held a fish fry fundraiser over the weekend near the intersection of Moncrief and Soutel to raise funds and bring awareness to their fight to end the northside’s ills. The Northside Coalition, under […]

 Prudence Williams has earned the highest honor for the Stat e of Florida by being named “Florida Chapter Social Worker of the Year.” She obtained a Master’s in Social Worker from the prestigious Florida State […]