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Meet the Woman Whose Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Get Government Contracts

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Nationwide — Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, […]

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Announces Promotion of Josh Hoce to Director of Group Sales

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Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, a modern and sophisticated hotel located in the heart of downtown on the St. Johns River next to the scenic Main Street Bridge, announces the promotion of Josh Hoce to Director […]

Northside Coalition Calls for a “Fulfilled Promises” Transparency Dashboard for a “New Jacksonville”

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A local activist group has issued a statement calling for a “Fulfilled Promises” transparency dashboard for a “New Jacksonville.” Kelly Frazier, President of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, said the following: “In Rev. Dr. Martin […]

Trump’s First Week Back in Office Marked by Racist Actions, Rollback of Worker Protections

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Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent| NNPA NEWSWIRE — For Black Americans, who already face systemic barriers in employment, the loss of these protections exacerbates long-standing disparities. Women, particularly women of color, will […]

Duval County Public Schools Answer Key for the week of January 27

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Tuesday, Jan. 28 SURPRISE — Andrew Robinson Elementary to receive fleet of bikes to teach students how to ride and bike safely — We invite media to this special event, but please don’t spoil the surprise. […]

BBIF Awarded $30,000 from FAIRWINDS Foundation to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses through Financial Literacy Education

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FAIRWINDS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, recently announced the recipients of its 2025 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live. The event, attended by prominent community leaders and representatives […]

Trump’s Actions Signal a Glaring Warning for Black and Immigrant Communities

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A Message From The Publisher | By Bobby R. Henry, Sr. As we witness the unfolding of Donald Trump’s latest wave of executive actions and policy directives, it’s clear his agenda disproportionately threatens marginalized communities, including […]

‘Press On’: 5000 Role Models Inspires New Leaders

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Morgan C. Mullings, Miami Times Contributor | At its yearly Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project honored 45 high school seniors with college scholarships and a send-off from House of […]

$4M Awarded to Local Students During 100 Black Men College Fair

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On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) hosted its 22nd Annual Infinite Scholars College Fair at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center. The event brought together more than 400 high school […]

Duval Lights Up Blue & White for Zetas

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[foogallery id=”86039″] The Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., sent out a county wide call for chapters to converge on the North Bank’s Friendship Fountain, to turn Duval Blue and White […]