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A celebration of support for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Northeast Florida Chapter was held this weekend at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Nearly two hundred friends and well-wishers of families with Sickle Cell Anemia […]

The premier opening exhibit of the Gretel and Gertie Dance School honoring founders Mrs. Ernestine B.R. Cox Cox and Mrs. Pricilla Jones, was presented by former students and the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.  […]

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Chapter inducted three new members last weekend at Fountain Chapel AME Church. The ritualistic ceremony was held with the participation of the Southeastern Regional Director Deborah Cartwright-Clough. Eta Phi […]

Bundle Up and Save with Chosen Vessels Publishing! – Chosen Vessels Publishers remain competitive in their prices when working with authors in getting their books published. Unlike other publishing companies, Chosen Vessels is not just another needle […]

Local celebrities mixed their talents and served food to the homeless for the 22nd annual Clara White Mission’s Annual “Miracle on Ashley Street Celebrity Servers” fundraiser. Each year, Clara White Mission (CWM) organizes community leaders […]

By Joe Heim and Rachel Weiner, washingtonpost.com A judge found police officer Edward M. Nero not guilty of four criminal counts in the case of Freddie Gray, whose death last year in police custody sparked riots […]

The Urban Traveler and Jax Free Press sampled the product of the week! Pei Wei is a ‘Counter-serve Pan-Asian chain that serves health-conscious noodle, rice dishes & more’. Located at the St. John’s Town Center, […]

Several Jacksonville neighborhoods have been identified as food deserts – an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food. In order to meet that challenge, Southeastern Grocery Stores has […]

After being diagnosed with Lupus two year ago, local stylist Gail Carter-Cade vowed to empower other women stricken with the crippling disease. Lupus affects 1.5 million people in the United States; the disease actually affects […]

By Harry C. Alford Perhaps one of the greatest entertainers of all time suddenly left us on April 21, 2016. Kay and I were on a plane heading to Los Angeles when it came across […]