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“The facts set forth before the Court portray reactive governance — responses to address a chaotic circumstance of the Government’s own making. They belie measured and ordered governance, which is central to the concept of […]

The James Weldon Johnson Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) held its annual membership reception at the River Club last weekend with the theme “African Americans in Times […]

As the American workforce continues to evolve, areas of study like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have been critical as we prepare students for the jobs of the future. A non profit summer camp […]

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux I’ve never met Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year old New York activist, but I am surely looking forward to it. This giant-slayer of an organizer (she worked for Senator Bernie Sanders during the […]

On Monday, June 25th Lieutenant Commander (Ret) Paul Nix, President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter presented FLAJAX Club President and NNOA member James Andrews and members with a plaque as a […]

The Duval Academy Advisory Board held their annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon to honor the volunteers that annually support the organization. The board meets monthly to discuss volunteer opportunities for the young men. Activities typically included participating […]

Seeing Costa Rican school children thrust their arms out of windows to excitedly wave hello, was an eye-opening experience for Raines High School students Dana Adams, Le’Shonte’a Ethridge, and recent graduate Joshua McAfee. The three […]

Simonds-Johnson Park Community Reunion Committee (SJPCRC) held their third Annual Scholarship Prayer Breakfast at thw Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Saturday, June 23rd.  The annual event celebrates and honors the late Coach Carlton “Soft Kid” […]

Tennis great, Billie Jean King, once said, “Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose, it teaches you […]

Attendees from around the country joined thousands in New Orleans, LA last weekend for the annual Essence Festival. #EssenceFest took over social media due to through-provoking events with Reverend Al Sharpeton, Tryavon Martin’s mother Sybrina […]