Month: August 2026

By Nikki Torian The First Coast National PanHellenic Council (FCNPHC) sponsored their inaugural luncheon last weekend to congratulate and celebrate the local Divine Nine’s  “Brothers and Sisters of the Year.”  The festivities began with worshiping […]

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Delta Delta Chapter, along with Sister Chapter Alpha Gamma, Friends in Our Lives (FIOLS), Anthropos (Men in Our Lives) held a celebration commemorating their 40 years of […]

State Representative Traci Davis hosted her third Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) College Fair last weekend at the Jessie Ball DuPont Building.  HBCUs promoted their college history, mission and academic curriculum and offered on […]

By Lynn Jones Natalie’s Nook and Candy Shop grand opening was held last weekend to hundreds of patrons standing in line for an old fashioned ice cream cone! The candy shop is located on the […]

When Jasmine Souers and Marissa Thomas met on Instagram in 2018, the two young breast cancer survivors had no idea their friendship would lead to something bigger than both of them. After meeting in person […]

The State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new rule requiring instruction in child trafficking prevention for students in grades K-12. With this approval, Florida will be the first state in the nation to […]

by Reggie Fullwood Anyone who has recently purchased a home can attest that prices are now skyrocketing. Homes that would sale for $150,000 three years ago in North Jacksonville are now selling for $225,000 to […]

by Dr. E. Faye Williams Sometimes I allow myself to imagine a world with justice for all—not just in words, but by deeds. Before I go around the world with what I would like to […]