August 2026 – Page 929 – Free Press of Jacksonville

Jax Centenarian Celebrates 102 years

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Isabelle Robinson of Jacksonville recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends. Born June 4, 1913 in Bayonne, New Jersey, the spry centenarian worked most of her life as a seamstress and a housewife. […]

Hodge Recognized for Changing Thousands of Lives in the Duval County School System

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Dr. Theresa Hodge was the recipient of a resolution this week from the Duval County School Board resolution from District 14 DCSB Member Paula D. Wright and Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. For those in the community […]

It’s a Family Affair Unity and Health Fest

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The Miciah Deleston Foundation and Daughter to Daughter group held the “It’s a Family Affair Unity and Health Fest,” Saturday, June 6 at A. Philip Randolph Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. former NFL players, […]

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Jack & Jill Inducts 13 New Mothers into Organization Centered on Families

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by K. Huyghue The Jacksonville Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated recently welcomed thirteen new members to the national charitable community service organization comprised primarily of African-American families. The initiation ceremony of new […]

Firebirds Enthuses Audiences with Hot Performances

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Jacksonville Centre of the Arts (JCA) recently presented a modern-day version of the Russian Ballet, “The Firebird” – with a twist. The production was loosely based on a ballet written a century ago, but the […]

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Welcomes Four New Members

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed four dynamic ladies committed to service into their “Chain of Friendship” during a private ceremony held at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. last week. Leaders in […]

Inaugural Mental Health Fair and Walk a Success

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Mental Health in the African American Community (MHIAAC), a national grassroots mental health agency, launched its inaugural Mental Health Fair and Walk last weekend at the Gateway Mall. The theme was “Remove The Stigma – […]

Village of Volunteers Rally to Feed the Homeless at Annual Miracle on Ashley Street

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The 21st annual Clara White Mission “Miracle on Ashley Street” event was a day to remember as organizations throughout Duval County volunteered in the efforts to feed the homeless. Hundreds of homeless veterans, women and […]

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Bold City (FL) Links Welcome Three Into Sisterhood

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The Bold City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed three new Links into their sisterhood last weekend during a private ceremony inducting community trustees Betty S. Burney, Mia L. Jones and Cordelia Mitchell. The festivities […]

Gamma Rho Omega Goes Green at Lonnie Miller Park

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The Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated partnered with the City of Jacksonville to renew Lonnie C. Miller Park in support of the sorority’s Environmental Ownership Target: “Playground 1908.” The renewal […]