Jags Home Kick-Off Brings Fans Rain or Shine
2023-09-21
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Local Politician Premieres New After Dark Talk Show
2023-09-21
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Continuing his quest for media success, Black Films Matter co-founder Trey Ford is now the host of Duval After Dark Late Night Talk Show. Filmed inside Breezy’s Jazz house in San Marco, the after dark show host sat behind the desk and chided the audience on being out so late!Continue Reading
Ready for Prime Time: Local Film Maker Produces Horror Flick Starring Jax Cast Makes National Debut
2023-09-21
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By Lynn Jones – Filmed in only ten days in and around Duval and Clay counties, Bloody Frickin Mary is an urban horror film chock full of trash-talk, one-liners, laughter and blood splattering associated with the genre. Based on the legend of Bloody Mary – the age old challenge fromContinue Reading
10th Annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ Raises $55,000 for the Historic Florida Theatre
2023-09-21
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The historic Florida Theatre raised over $55,000 during its 10th annual Blues, Brews, Bourbon and BBQ event. While the Florida Theatre is still under renovation, this year the events were held at the Bowing Oaks venue on the Southside. Blues, Brews and BBQ has been a regular part of theContinue Reading
Women of Culture Honor First Responders for Their Commitment to First Coast Safety
2023-09-21
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The legacy of the Women of Color Cultural Foundation (WOCCF) was on display for their annual black tie event recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to health and safety in Northeast Florida. Held inside the Hyatt Regency Southbank, the event theme was ‘Three Cheers for the Red, White andContinue Reading
Florida Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme
2023-09-21
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A federal jury in Miami convicted a Florida nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting more than $200 million in false and fraudulent claims for expensive genetic testing and medical equipment that the Medicare beneficiaries did not need. According to court documents andContinue Reading
Raines Class of 1971 Throws Epic 70s Party
2023-09-20
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The William M. Raines class of 1971 held the ultimate throwback basement party to accent their annual class picnic reunion. Classmates were dressed in their 1971 attire to celebrate classmates as 70 year old baby boomers at the Legends Center! The events had a universal birthday theme: “We have only reachedContinue Reading
Pastors Take the Mic From Governor DeSantis
2023-09-20
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By Pat Bryant – On the steps of Bethel Baptist Church, Florida’s Progressive Clergy responded to the racist August 26, 2023 massacre of three Blacks by a 21 year old racist White man at a Jacksonville Dollar General Store. Florida’s progressive clergy took back the microphone from Governor Ron DeSantis andContinue Reading
Urban Youth Lean Organic Beauty Through Farming
2023-09-20
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Shown are students Aniyah Muse,and Raven Williams learning new techniques from facilitator Nia Beyah The inaugural Comprehensive Rural Opportunity Program (C.R.O.P.) “Beauty of the Soil – Natural Cosmetics & Personal Care,” event for girls ages 13 – 17, gave new meaning fr young ladies learning about natural beauty. Created byContinue Reading
Black Media Stars Shine Bright at Ken Knight Awards
2023-09-20
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The Ken Knight Awards, named after well known journalist and media pioneer Ken Knight, was held honoring black journalists, podcasters, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, influencers, sales/marketing and media professionals. The event featured conversations to advance black history knowledge in the media, reverence local trailblazers, support current and future leaders. CuratedContinue Reading