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To celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) held a rededication ceremony at Rosa Parks Transit Station in Downtown Jacksonville. Attendees included JTA […]

Monster Jam, the live sporting event competition featuring seven monster trucks that showcases the trucks’ abilities to crush cars, fly through the air, and spin was back in Duval this past weekend!  The ultimate in […]

There are many organizations that represent African Americans, one of the oldest is The National Urban League, an historic civil rights organization that advocates on behalf of economic and social justice and racial discrimination. It is the oldest […]

To recognize the accomplishments of individuals that have a positive impact on the community, the Jacksonville Image Awards, an inaugural awards show sponsored by the Cochran Firm was recently held at the Ritz Museum. Hundreds […]

The African American Coaches and Games Officials Athlete Association (AACGOA), the local association established to support the perseverance and achievements of Black athletes and Coaches in Duval County, continues to preserve its legacy in a […]

by Jae Davis https://rollingout.com/2020/02/22/former-nfl-player-stevie-baggs-jr-explores-the-conscious-mind-in-his-new-book/ Photo courtesy of Stevie Baggs Jr. What inspired you to write the book? Honestly, I wanted to tell the story about my personal evolution. Who are you trying to reach with […]

by Carla Jones  and Karen Varga-Sinka – I’m A Star Foundation and 100 Black Men of Jacksonville have partnered together to operate the new 100 STARS Teen Center on Moncrief Road. The Center will offer […]