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[ October 15, 2026 ] Black in Jax Anime Makes History at WasabiCon, Celebrating Representation and Community Local
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New Journal Guide Honors Eight At 2025 Impacting Lives Ceremony; Marks 125 Years ; #supporttheblackpress

November 21, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On November 8, as The New Journal & Guide marked its 125th anniversary, eight distinguished Hampton Roads trailblazers were honored at the 11th Annual Impacting Lives Breakfast, under the theme “Protecting Our Legacies In These […]

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Planet Skate Headed to the Northside

November 20, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Jacksonville, FL — November 21, 2025 — Planet Skate Roller Rink, a veteran-owned business, will open its doors to the public on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM, bringing long-awaited recreational options to the […]

Zetas Add to Their Legacy of Finer Womanhood

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

The Omega Zeta Zeta (OZZ) Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, proudly introduced its newest members, “23 Polished PearlZ,” following a ceremony held at the University North Florida. Family, friends and community supporters celebrated […]

NAACP Honors the Past, Celebrates the Present, Prepares for the Future

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By C. Dupree | It was another sold-out event in support of the NAACP as they gathered for their annual Freedom Fund Luncheon. Keynote speaker, Atty. Bacardi Jackson, the new Executive Director of ACLU of […]

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Downtown Vision, Inc. Releases the 2024-2025 State of Downtown Report

November 19, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

DVI’s annual analysis returns, showcasing Downtown Jacksonville’s growth | Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI), the nonprofit Business Improvement District for Downtown Jacksonville, today announced the release of its 2024-2025 State of Downtown Report, an 18-month recap of […]

Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center in Florida Performs 10,000th Transplant

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On October 29, the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its 10,000th transplant since the program launched in 1998. The milestone is a reflection of the lives transformed through the gift of organ […]

The Great Thanksgiving Family Feud Map

November 6, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

What Sparks the Most Drama at the Table, State by State | Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pie, it also comes with a slice of family chaos and a touch of drama. Our survey […]

JTA Welcomes Japanese Delegation of Transportation Professionals Interested in Autonomous Vehicle Mobility

November 6, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

(Jacksonville, FL – November 5, 2025) On Monday, October 27th, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), hosted a 13-member delegation of transportation professionals from Tokyo, Japan representing the Highway Industry Development Organization (HIDO). The visit focused on the […]

Douglas Anderson Graduate Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar National Honor Recognizes Excellence in Academics and the Arts

November 3, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Oct. 29, 2025 — Jacksonville, Fla. — Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) and the Developing Artists Foundation are proud to announce that Samuel Issac Nelson, III, a graduate of Douglas Anderson’s class of 2025, has been named […]

From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Black in Jax Anime Became Jacksonville’s Largest Anime Community

October 30, 2025 Staff 0

On any given weekend at 1537 Mill Creek Road, you might find a crowd of anime fans dressed as ninjas, pirates, and heroes, laughing, gaming, and celebrating their favorite shows. The energy feels like a […]