7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (186+ words) " The A. L. Lewis Fund, a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, has awarded 35 grants of $2, 000 to support grassroots organizations that are creating pathways to economic mobility, education, and health across Jacksonville. " "Rooted in the legacy of Abraham…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (273+ words) Jacksonville Free Press Hundreds of residents gathered at the Beaver Street Enterprise for the June meeting meeting of the Jacksonville Branch of the NAACP monthly general membership meeting where voting rights, redistricting and civic engagement took center stage. Attendees heard…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (118+ words) As part of the initiative, the chapter sponsored summer swim lessons for local youth and distributed water safety materials, towels, and snack bags to participating families. The sorority also presented a $1, 024 donation to the Shawn D. Delifus Foundation to help expand…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (291+ words) Jacksonville Free Press The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently honored 29 high-achieving graduating seniors from across Northeast Florida during its annual Dr. Ezekiel Bryant High School Recognition Program at Sandalwood High School. The students who each…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (139+ words) Black Rodeo USA brings Culture, Competition and Community to Jax Jacksonville Free Press Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls dressed in full Western regalia gathered at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for the 5th installment on the Jacksonville stop of Black Rodeo USA,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (347+ words) Jacksonville Free Press By Patrice Le Goy, Ph. D. | International Psychologist | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT #130039)| There has been an epidemic happening in our community. The number of Black women being killed by their partners or ex-partners is staggering and heartbreaking....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (163+ words) MIAMI " Open enrollment for Florida College Prepaid program is underway, giving parents a head start on savings for their children's college education. This year, Florida families have more flexibility to plan for the children's future. The Florida Prepaid College Board…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (247+ words) On dad's special day, immerse him in his favorite brand with a calm oasis dining experience at'Tommy Bahama Restaurants and Marlin Bars, and complete the celebration with a bit of last-minute shopping. Available Father's Day weekend (Saturday, June 20 and Sunday,…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (370+ words) WORD IN BLACK By Jennifer Porter Gore " Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show twice as many people died by suicide in 2023 as from homicide. In fact, it was the second leading cause of death among people…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (214+ words) What is particularly disturbing is that the comment was made in a highly visible public setting. Whether one supports Michelle Obama politically is irrelevant. Basic decency should require that we treat all people with dignity and respect. Civil discourse has…...