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Deltas Commit to Enriching the Lives of Youth Through Business Etiquette

December 11, 2015 Staff 0

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, recently held two enriching business etiquette programs for their Delta Academy, Delta GEMS Institute and Delta EMBODI youth group participants. The Kappa Guide Right and […]

36th Annual Teach-A-Rama Empowers Educators

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

Beatrice “Bea” Lewis highlighted the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter’s 36th Annual Teach-A-Rama with a spirited and thought-provoking discussion on “Understanding the Behaviors of Parents and Students.” The event is […]

Leadership Seminar Focuses on Health, Wealth and Happiness

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

A team of life coaches have set their hearts and minds on motivating Jaxons of all ages. Green-Up recently launched a Leadership Seminar at the Salem Center, impacting the lives of a room filled with […]

Purple Heart Recipients Enjoy Veteran Day Parade

November 20, 2015 Staff 0

Enjoying the Annual Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade are retired service men Lee Brown and William J. Smith II. Both are members of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart MOPH. Brown […]

Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates Children Literacy With Book Drive Program

November 19, 2015 admin 0

Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates Children Literacy With Book Drive Program –By Latonja Richardson –Future astronaut, literacy advocate, and agent of S.T.E.A.M – Taylor Richardson – is a local pre-teen who’s collecting books for […]

D.I.V.A.S. Movement Shares the Spirit on Health, Wealth and Awareness

November 17, 2015 Staff 0

What started out as a birthday and breast cancer celebration has developed into a movement. The Defining Inspirational Values Attributed to the Spirit (D.I.V.A.S.) ladies met volunteering for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. The D.I.V.A.S. […]

Jaguars Players Promote Football Fundamentals at Highlands Middle School

November 10, 2015 Staff 0

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Denard Robinson and his teammates joined the United Way of Northeast Florida to promote youth health and fitness during the 2015 Hometown Huddle. Promoting Play 60 (60 minutes of play each […]

Jax Urban League Honors Community Trustees

November 4, 2015 admin 0

The Jacksonville Urban League held its 42nd Annual Equal Opportunity luncheon celebrating 68 years of service last week at the Hyatt Hotel. The historical civil rights non-profit organization recognized individuals and corporations who made significant […]

EWC Alumni Honor Outstanding Community Supporters at Annual Spirit Brunch During Homecoming Festivities

November 2, 2015 Staff 0

by M. Latimer Last weekend, more than 250 Edward Waters College alumni gathered to honor long-term community supporters at the Annual Homecoming Spirit Brunch. The event, themed “The Cheerful Givers,” allowed alums to recognize five […]

NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Celebrates Activism, Achievements and Excellence

October 29, 2015 admin 0

By Lynn Jones – Founded in 1909, this is the 106th year of the NAACP’s fight against racism and discrimination in all forms. Last week, the Jacksonville Chapter of the NAACP held their Annual Freedom Fund Awards […]