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The 2018 Jazz Festival was in full effect over the weekend. Thousands of jazz lovers landed in Jacksonville from around the country for a weekend of music from various jazz artists. City streets were blocked […]

By Lynn Jones Singles ready to mingle attended the ‘Is there a Gender War going On,’ panel discussion held at Yummy Cakes in Springfield. Topics included men and women relationships in the workplace, at home, […]

President Donald Trump said  he’s considering a pardon for Muhammad Ali. That raises the question: for what? Ali was convicted of draft evasion — and immediately stripped of his heavyweight title — in 1967, after refusing to be […]

What does it take to get your body ready for competition? For Jacksonville native Latanya Hopson, the journey began four (4) years ago and presently includes eliminating sodium, fats and sugars and eating a 90% clean […]

The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. presented its annual Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition program. During the event celebrating scholastic excellence, the fraternity awarded Certificates of Achievement to 40 high school seniors […]

UNF recently hosted author Simone Blair-Walker for brunch and a book signing for her book, “How Can I Win.”  Participates had the opportunity to win door prizes and hear words of wisdom from the author […]

Reuben E. Brigety II, dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University, delivered the commencement address to graduates of the College of Arts & Letters at Old Dominion University’s 128th […]

The 15th annual Bethel Baptist International Church (BBIC) Keenager’s Ministry Pretty Hat Tea luncheon was held over the weekend giving homage to haberdashery and sisterhood.  The celebrated marriage between black women and their hats is […]