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Increase the Peace Rap Contest Nets Big Dollars for Youths Lyrical Skills

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The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville (NCOJ) in partnership with Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) and the City of Jacksonville (COJ) sponsored the “Stop the Violence & Increase the Peace” rap contest event for all public school students. Billed as a […]

J100 Launches History, Health and Wellness 5K

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The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. (J100) has long tradition of community service and has made an impact on youth through mentoring programs and educational initiatives. Last weekend, the organization expanded their health focus […]

Future Nurses Awarded Scholarships

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According to the Florida Center for Nursing, more than 40 percent of Florida nurses are approaching retirement age in the next 10 years, leaving the state to face a massive shortage of registered nurses by […]

Marines Host Mothers Day Jazz Brunch Fit for Queens

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For African Americans, military service has been a blessing and curse for many. While the various branches of the military have provided unparalleled opportunities for minorities, they have also been a source of bigotry, discrimination […]

Jax Links Aim to End Drowning Disparity

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The Jacksonville Chapter of The Links Incorporated presented a check to the Shawn D. Delifus Foundation this past weekend at the Third Annual Shawn D. Delifus Memorial Birthday Celebration held at the Legends Center. The […]

First Coast Pan Hellenic Council Awards Scholarships

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[foogallery id=”29910″] For hundreds of years Fraternities and Sororities have been on the forefront paving the way for academic achievement and excellence through the Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Network. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, […]

Last Year in Her 50’s Birthday Party Honoree Preparing for Next Phase

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Youthful 50-somethings are now more informed and taking advantage of better health, better finances and plenty of energy. Celebrating her ‘last year in her 50s party,’ local promoter Jacqui Rivera held court at Cubre Libra […]

UNCF Jacksonville Leadership Council and Wells Fargo Host the 2nd Annual Invest in Your Future Community Forum

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Preparing the next generation of HBCU students to be successful in the college scholarship process and beyond United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Leadership Council partnered with Wells Fargo, and First Coast High School to host the […]

Director and Writer John Singleton Hospitalized After Stroke

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By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Oscar-nominated director John Singleton, best known for the movies “Boyz n the Hood” and “Poetic Justice,” is in intensive care at an undisclosed hospital after he suffered a stroke this week, […]

Who Gains When Democracy is Destroyed?

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Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor Democracy is […]