Deegan introduces African American Advisory Board members at Juneteenth ceremony
Mayor Donna Deegan introduced members of Jacksonville’s inaugural Mayoral African American Advisory Board during the city’s Juneteenth observances last month. Advisory board members include: Kimberly Allen, CEO of 904Ward Lee Brown, III, former director of human resources at Edward Waters College Audrieanne Burgin, director of diversity in business at University of North Florida Dawn Curling, […]
Eastside hosts sixth annual Melanin Market, Black History Parade
It was originally called Florida Avenue. In 1995, the City of Jacksonville renamed the Eastside street A. Philip Randolph Boulevard after the nationally lauded Civil Rights leader — and local hero — Asa Philip Randolph. This Saturday, Feb. 19, participants will honor the trail he blazed as they walk down his boulevard in Melanin Market’s […]
