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The Umunna Legal Group paid tribute to media excellence honoring local contributors of color. “The community appreciates those candid moments and we appreciate the media continually using their voice to share those important stories with […]

The Reading Divas Mother Daughter Book Club met to discuss the importance of Black History; particularly the contributions of African American Women. Hosted by Barbara Barrett and her daughter Zoe, the February book talk included […]

Empowering boys to be men and men to be mentors is key to rebuilding the foundation of the African American community and its sustainable legacy. Implementing these notions and the components to bring to a […]

The City of Atlantic Beach held a special dedication ceremony at the Dutton Island Preserve in Atlantic Beach, Florida, this past Saturday to honor U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Everett to honor his city […]

Funding for arts education can be volatile despite its benefits to students. Locally the Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS) is tackling this issue by providing local children in underserved areas with arts education and […]

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 […]

I’m A Star Foundation partnered with American Association Retired People (AARP) for an intergenerational movie date honoring African American pioneers.  Local seniors and teen servant leaders in I’m A Star Foundation met with AARP members […]

The Greater Macedonia Baptist Church presented the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project this past Sunday, during the 10 a.m. worship service.  The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project aim is to intervene in the […]

The community continues to mourn the loss of a young man taken too soon. Jordan Davis was a 17-year-old high school student when he was murdered for playing his music “too loud”. On what would […]

Local organizations united to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Black National Anthem “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by Jacksonville’s very own James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson. Held at he Ritz Theater and […]