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The Mount Zion AME Church is a historic church  located at 201 East Beaver Street was founded July 28, 1866.  The church acquired the property at the northeast corner of Beaver and Newnan Streets, and a small frame […]

From the Malcolm X educational day to last weekend’s inaugural “Self Love,” women and girls mini workshop, the BSun Cultural Center continues to be at the forefront for arts and cultural events. More than fifty […]

While the blogging scene has grown drastically over the last 15 years or so, blogs are still a great way to build awareness and garner support.  Local teachers William Jackson and Aida Correa are Bloggers […]

The 8th annual Agape Love women’s healing conference was held this past weekend at Murchison Temple CME Church located on the Westside.  The conference was founded by Leola Williams in memory of her sister Evangelist […]

Originally developed under the name “Cease Fire” in Chicago in 2000, the Cure Violence Model was launched in the city’s most violent community at the time. CeaseFire produced a 67 percent reduction in shootings in […]

 13 year old Christianna Alexander, student at Grasp Academy in Arlington started her company officially after completing a summer course at Microsoft. Unfortunately she wasn’t the best in the kitchen so she changed her idea […]

In a new effort using entertainment to re-invest into our communities, Jacksonville Urban League Young Professionals (JULYP) presents a check to Terry Parker High School Marching Band. JULYP President Dante Jennings and VP of Policy […]

An afternoon of big hats and fun was held as the ladies of Gamma Omicron Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted its second Big Hat Scholarship luncheon this past weekend. Members and […]

The Raines class of 1980 Girlfriends group hosted their 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch celebrating and honoring 14 Mother’s  at the home of Randy and Gina Gallman-Peterson.  All the mothers were presented with gift bags […]