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Beautillion Prepares Young Men for a Life of Black Excellence

March 8, 2019 admin 0

The notion that “It takes a village to raise a child” is certainly not a new concept. As far back as 1938, an organization was formed in Philadelphia to help be the village that African […]

Women’s Food Alliance Showcases Culinary Trends and Hospitality

March 8, 2019 admin 0

Over the past ten years, being a “Foodie” has become a culinary fashion statement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 […]

Author Nikesha Williams Writes, Writes and Writes again!

February 27, 2019 admin 0

Writing books is Nikesha Williams forte. As soon as she was able to read and write, she put pen to paper and has not stopped! Her characters personas and flaws are deepened through evaluating their […]

Valentine Couples Paint a Canvas of Love

February 21, 2019 admin 0

Last week, individuals and couples around the U.S. celebrated Valentine’s Day. Locally, Bou’Tique 3:16 held their inaugural Valentine’s “Paint in the Name of Love Dinner and Paint Party,” this past Saturday at the boutiques location […]

“Inventing Victoria” by Tonya Bolden

February 15, 2019 admin 0

“Inventing Victoria” by Tonya Bolden Review: bookwormsez@yahoo.com, c.2019, Bloomsbury / $17.99 / $23.99 Canada / 264 pages You can be anything you want to be! That’s what you were told, growing up: you could do […]

Darby Adds Author to Legacy of Excellence

February 15, 2019 admin 0

by Lynn Jones Education has always been a passion of Dr. Barbara Ann Darby. The lifelong community servant moved to Jacksonville in 1972 and immediately began giving back to her new hometown. Throughout her years […]

Bound By Honor, Torn By Greed: The True and Untold Story of The Young Boys Inc.

February 15, 2019 admin 0

The Young Boys Incorporated was the first African American drug cartel created and run completely by teenagers. With over 300 full time soldiers at one point, they generated a revenue far beyond $300,000.00 a day. […]

Nancy Scriven-Watts Celebrates 100

January 29, 2019 admin 0

According to the Smithsonian, the life expectancy across the globe is steadily ticking upward – but the same can’t be said for the United States, which is around 78. So when someone reaches the age 100, […]

Women’s Conference Aims to Empower and Encourage

January 17, 2019 admin 0

To combat disparities facing women, Stephanie Jones, owner of Lifestyles Management Counseling held the second annual “Women at Werk” Empowerment Conference last week at the Lexington Hotel on Jacksonville’s Southbank. Hundreds of women were engaged in […]

AARP Reaching Jax Black Women Through Jazz and Fellowship

December 20, 2018 admin 0

In August 2018, American Association Retired People (AARP) launched a newsletter entitled: “Sisters: For Black Women By Black Women,” a new digital newsletter celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American women. The weekly newsletter, reaches […]