Month: August 2026

Just days before the critical August Florida Primaries, The Student Government Association of Edward Waters College (EWC) in collaboration with the Gillum for Governor campaign hosted a “Be The Vote” rally. The event featured famed […]

When we hear about gang plagued cities filled with violence, we usually think of northeastern areas. Jacksonville however got a rude awakening last weekend beginning with a high school football game at Raines High School […]

In an effort to not only serve their nation, but help others, the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter recently made a positive impact on the local community by donating over $1,000 in backpacks […]

The Black Panther Party has always been at the forefront of fighting for the rights of African Americans.  Recently, a member of the New Black Panther Party was arrested in nearby Kingsland, GA, for participating […]

This past Sunday, after preaching a rousing sermon of giving thanks for your blessings, Central Baptist International Church Pastor Karl Hodges accepted a three hundred dollar check from the Royal Vagabonds Club for the CBIC […]

With less than 10 days until the primary election, the Hillsborough County NAACP hosted a gubernatorial forum in Tampa last Saturday. All five candidates confirmed their attendance — but four of them stood up the […]

By William C. Hines – When I was a young boy growing up in Jacksonville, there were two Black High schools – Stanton High (Blue Devils) and the Matthew W. Gilbert (Panthers). The Stanton Blue […]

JAX Bridges, a program of the JAX Chamber’s Entrepreneurial Growth Division, is looking for its next cohort. The program is designed to connect small- and medium-sized companies with opportunities to do business with larger corporations; […]