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Last weekend, the Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee (SJPCRC) celebrated their fourth community celebration at the Simonds-Johnson Park in north Jacksonvillle.  On Saturday from noon until early evening, nearly 300 people gathered to enjoy a […]

Anyone can develop a mental health problem. It isn’t your fault or your family’s fault. Seeking treatment can help you live a fulfilled life and can strengthen you,  your family and professional career. According to […]

Approximately 70,000 to 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common form of an inherited blood disorder. To raise awareness of this disease that disproportionately effects people of color, the Gift of Life […]

Michelle Obama once said, “Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families – all of that is bigger than any one party or any one […]

By Lynn Jones Willie “Bo” Walker has lived a full life, and he is proud of his many accomplishments during his 70 years of life.  As an author, he recently finished his second book titled, […]

By Shavone Steele – More than a dozen community activists took to the streets last Saturday to talk with residents about the serious gun issues affecting their lives. The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville (NSCOJ) canvassers reached […]

By Lynn Jones Not too long ago in American history women were relegated to only serving in the armed forces as nurses. The hundreds of thousands of women who had served their country during World […]

Sigma Gamma Rho mentoring and developing leaders girls, ages 12 – 18, served more than 50 plates of pancakes, sausage and eggs during their Flapjack Fundraiser on September 22. The “Rhoers” had fun as they […]

En Blanc After Dark, concept has been held in major cities like NYC, DC, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Orlando and now Jacksonville. What is en Blanc After Dark? It is an elegant, picnic dinner and dance […]