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Catalina Hotel – Where to stay in South Miami Beach!

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Catalina Hotel is your chic, stylish and sophisticated hotel in the heart of Miami Beach. With two pools, two popular restaurants, four bars and is known to be your hotspot for fun and entertainment!

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May 22, 2019

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By The Urban Traveler

Catalina Hotel is your chic, stylish and sophisticated hotel in the heart of Miami Beach. With two pools, two popular restaurants, four bars and is known to be your hotspot for fun and entertainment!

The Urban Traveler enjoyed their stay during the South Beach Wine & Food festival. Great food, rooftop pool , great bartender’s and more! Take a look.

To book a room visit https://www.catalinahotel.com/

This article originally appeared in the Jacksonville Free Press.

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It Takes a Congregation to Fight a Cause

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down to a close, Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Sunday service for breast cancer survivors and in memoriam of women who transitioned from the disease. To commemorate the month, Pastor Wiggins sermon centered on the power of healing.

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October 27, 2019

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Shown l-r is church member’s top row: Louise Gainers, Juanita Simmons, First Lady Cherie Wiggins, Pastor William Wiggins; front row l-r Annie Whipple, Carolyn Berry, Destiny Woolbright and Alexis Barnes

By Lynn Jones

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds down to a close, Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Sunday service for breast cancer survivors and in memoriam of women who transitioned from the disease. To commemorate the month, Pastor Wiggins sermon centered on the power of healing.

Church members also participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk to honor and support the breast cancer initiative for African American Women. Black women have a 31% breast cancer mortality rate, the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group.

“My sister is a twenty-five year breast cancer survivor and has a vibrant attitude to continue the work to educate women on the importance of early detection,” said parishioner June Barnes who wore pink in her honor.

This article originally appeared in the Jacksonville Free Press.

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D.W. Perkins Inducted Into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — After year’s of attempting to get her father inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Last week Camilla Thompson witnessed the ceremony in Tallahassee on the grounds of Florida State University. Daniel Webster Perkins was one of three new inductees honoring Floridians who have made significant contributions to the state as leaders in the struggle for equality and justice. The ceremony honors their sacrifices through speeches and musical tributes. The three selected honorees will be joining twenty-one other inductees into the Hall.

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5 years ago

October 27, 2019

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hown at the installation are the relatives of the late Attorney Perkins (L-R) Daughter Camilla Thompson, grandson Reginald Thompson, nephew Paul Perkins, Jr. and wife Andrea Perkins.

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After year’s of attempting to get her father inducted into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Last week Camilla Thompson witnessed the ceremony in Tallahassee on the grounds of Florida State University. Daniel Webster Perkins was one of three new inductees honoring Floridians who have made significant contributions to the state as leaders in the struggle for equality and justice. The ceremony honors their sacrifices through speeches and musical tributes. The three selected honorees will be joining twenty-one other inductees into the Hall.

“My father was very active in the community through his civic and social activities,” said Thompson. “He especially enjoyed mentoring young people and helping them prepare for the challenges in their respective fields. The Perkins family is proud and excited to see him receive the recognition he deserves.”

Other inductees include Henry James Thomas, civil rights activist and entrepreneur and Dr. Charles Ullman Smith of Tallahassee, a noted sociologist, civil rights leader and FAMU Faculty member; Daniel Webster Perkins, “The Colonel” as he would be affectionately called, settled in Jacksonville after graduating from North Carolina State College, Temple University and Shaw University School of Law. He became one of Florida’s first African American attorneys, after officially passing the Florida Bar in 1914. He successfully argued before the Florida Supreme Court against legislation designed to prevent African American lawyers from practicing in the state and argued against all white juries for the integration of juries across the state. He served as state chairman of the WPA Advisory Educational Council and secretary of the state NYA Advisory Council. In 1968, the former Colored Lawyers Association changed its name to the Daniel Webster Perkins Bar Association in honor of Perkins, who was a founding member.

Hall members were selected by Governor Ron DeSantis from a group of ten nominees selected by the Florida Commission on Human Relations.

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Southern Women’s Show Makes Annual Stop in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Thousands of women of various ethnicities, shapes and sizes converged on the Prime Osborn center for the annual Southern Women’s Show. Attendees immersed themselves in a day of shopping, food, fashion and girls night out fun! Exhibitor booths held court promoting travel/leisure cruises and resort tours, fashion shows, chef tastings and sweet and savory treats. Attendees shopped, sampled and shared in the fun for Jacksonville’s favorite event for women.

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5 years ago

October 25, 2019

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Shown are attendees T.K. Shaw and C.J. Jones.

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Thousands of women of various ethnicities, shapes and sizes converged on the Prime Osborn center for the annual Southern Women’s Show. Attendees immersed themselves in a day of shopping, food, fashion and girls night out fun!

Exhibitor booths held court promoting travel/leisure cruises and resort tours, fashion shows, chef tastings and sweet and savory treats. Attendees shopped, sampled and shared in the fun for Jacksonville’s favorite event for women.

On display were hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, and health and beauty products. “Wow, my mom and I love the Southern Woman’s Show. This is our day to sample the treats, shop and have a mother daughter day,” said Krystal Goggins.

The Fashion and Entertainment Stage featured Pick Your Burse Bingo, You Can Dance, Money Saving Meals – Under 20 Minutes and Dare to Date with Arthur Murray studios.

This article originally appeared in Jacksonville Free Press.