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[ August 6, 2026 ] Fisk University President Defends Proposed Data Center as Part of $900M Campus Vision Uncategorized
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Black Caucus Cautious About New House Speaker

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by James Wright Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have developed a wait-and-see attitude toward the new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) was elected by the House as […]

Mayor Taps Warren Jones for JEA Board

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Two well-respected and strong Jacksonville leaders have been selected to serve on the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Board of Directors. Mayor Lenny Curry recently announced the nominations of Edward E. Burr, GreenPointe Holdings LLC president […]

Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter Military Initiative Aids Homeless Veterans

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For their military initiative the Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter, of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., collected toiletries for homeless veterans. The items were given to The Veterans Compassionate Care Project of Elim Community Outreach, Inc. […]

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Spot Light on Dr. Julia Walker Brown at the Ritz Theatre and Museum

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On November 12, the Ritz Theatre and Museum re-introduced, Dr. Julia Walker Brown, a successful businesswoman of African-American heritage and showcased her contributions in shaping the educational fabric of the African-Americans in the Jacksonville community. […]

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Aarons Unveils 9th Renovated Keystone Club in 2015 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

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Aarons Unveils 9th Renovated Keystone Club in 2015 At Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida – Teen Center Makeover Result of Retailer’s Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Aaron’s, Inc. a […]

Mayor to Host Community Conversations to Identify Jacksonville’s Needs

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Fulfilling a commitment to convene citizens in a dialogue about discrimination, Mayor Lenny Curry announced today a series of Community Conversations he is hosting over the next several weeks. The first of three sessions will […]

Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates Children Literacy With Book Drive Program

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Aspiring Pre-Teen Astronaut Taylor Richardson Advocates Children Literacy With Book Drive Program –By Latonja Richardson –Future astronaut, literacy advocate, and agent of S.T.E.A.M – Taylor Richardson – is a local pre-teen who’s collecting books for […]

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Patrice McConnell Holds 40th Birthday Masquerade Party

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Patrice McConnell was celebrated in a big way at her 40th Birthday Masquerade Gala. It was a well planned catered event with over a hundred guests. The party was loaded with entertainment provided by local […]

Leadership Jacksonville Co-Hosts Lunch With Leaders with Harvard Business School Club of Jacksonville

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By Maxine McBride – Leadership Jacksonville, an organization that educates, connects and inspires youth and adult leaders in Northeast Florida, recently co-hosted Lunch with Leaders with the Harvard Business School Club of Jacksonville. The luncheon […]

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Edward Hall Celebrates 80th Milestone Birthday

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At the end of October, the Hall family celebrated the 80th birthday of Edward Willie Hall, husband to wife Dr. Dolores Levy-Hall for 55 years. The surprise birthday celebration was organized by their five children […]