Month: August 2026

Growing up in an era of segregation in Jacksonville and being raised by parents who were sharecroppers, retired Professor Emeritus Dr. Annie B. Henry always believed in the African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a […]

By: Jay Johnson – It may not be December, but the Jacksonville Jaguars have continued to makes summer a season of giving throughout this month of June with various donations. Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey was […]

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville recently partnered with Feeding Northeast Florida, a hunger relief organization and food bank to combat local hunger needs. The partnership entails Feeding Northeast Florida providing nutritional food items each […]

By C.B. McIntosh – A group of dedicated Stanton graduates, one of Jacksonville’s most historic institutions, recently gathers to commemorate its founding principal and African American icon, James Weldon Johnson. Representing several generations, the group […]

Tennis great, Billie Jean King, once said, “Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose, it teaches you […]

The Duval Academy Advisory Board held their annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon to honor the volunteers that annually support the organization. The board meets monthly to discuss volunteer opportunities for the young men. Activities typically included participating […]

As the American workforce continues to evolve, areas of study like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have been critical as we prepare students for the jobs of the future. A non profit summer camp […]

Jacksonville native Roland Powell better known by his comedic stage name, “Lil Duval,” held his annual come together day Independence Day Street Festival in the heart of the city on Myrtle Ave. and Kings Rd. Lil […]

Last week, Northwest Jax Community Development Corporation held their annual ‘Paint the Town’ neighborhood improvement project focusing on the Magnolia Gardens and Old Floradale neighborhoods. Over a course of five days, volunteers assisted in the painting […]

by Reggie Fullwood Happy Birthday America. Approximately, 242 years ago our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Many of the forefathers would be extremely proud of their “baby,” but most certainly embarrassed by its current […]