By: Lequita Brooks, LCSW, MSW/The Social Work Incubator – If you are on social media, you have seen thousands of pictures, posts, and reels of Homecoming at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). They are lit. Music, food, dancing, and pure joy in community with others that have at least oneContinue Reading
By Bobby R. Henry, Sr., A Message From The Publisher – www.thewestsidegazette.com Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 ESV As we approach the celebration of VeteransContinue Reading
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northeast Florida hosted its annual Margarita J’Ville fundraiser at the Mavi Waterfront Bar & Grill and marina located in Jacksonville Beach. Island cocktails, lite bites and a silent auction headlined the nights activities. Hundreds of supporters experienced the Key West vibe while grooving to live musicContinue Reading
The 2023 Florida Sports Hall of Fame (FSHF) class of 2023 was celebrated and enshrined recently with two signature events to commemorate their sports acumen on and off the field. To kick-off the celebrations, the Jacksonville Jaguars hosted a ‘Party with the Stars ‘evening soiree inside TIAA Bank Field GallagherContinue Reading
The Mayo Clinic collaborated with Northeast Florida’s Sisters Network for the 15th annual ‘Sisters Network Northeast Florida’s Breast Health Symposium.’ The local chapter is an affiliate of the national ‘Sisters Network., Inc. a a non profit dedicated to address the breast health needs of African American women. Held at theContinue Reading
The second annual ‘Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife,’ (WWW) event combined crafted spirits, beverages and food tastings from local culinary chefs. Included on the agenda was the jazz brunch and showcase of sea turtles to alligators! This year’s festival helped raise approximately $17k for Vilano Beach Main Street and approximately $2k forContinue Reading
Thousands flocked to historic Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) for the annual Porchfest showcase of the areas historic homes while celebrating the arts. Each year the event connects neighbors, families, friends and business owners for a day of engagement and urban renewal to eat, meet and greet via food trucks,Continue Reading
Haraka “Nikki” Carswell received the Sallye B. Mathis Community Service Award shown with NAACP Executive Leadership team member. The Jacksonville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement Colored People (NAACP) recently hosted its 58th Annual Freedom Fund Luncheon and Awards Ceremony, celebrating its first in-person gathering since the pandemic.Continue Reading
The Electric Vehicle Research Pilot will analyze electric vehicle charging trends to help prepare Northeast Florida’s electricity infrastructure for the new expected load from EVs. JACKSONVILLE [Oct. 2023] – Optiwatt, a San Francisco-based home energy analytics platform, announced a partnership with local utility JEA and the national Electric Power ResearchContinue Reading
Marisa Brighton is the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement & Community Impact at Swisher (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Groundwork Jacksonville, the City of Jacksonville’s nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys and Hogans creeks, has announced new members to the organization’s volunteer Board of Directors. According to BoardContinue Reading
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