Jacksonville, Florida
It was 120 years ago that Jacksonville brothers James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson created and performed the anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” Lift Every Voice and Sing – often called “The Black National Anthem” – was written as a poem by NAACP Read More …
Ossian B. Hart, Florida’s first native-born governor, was born in Jacksonville on this date in 1821. His father, Isaiah Hart, was one of the founders of the city of Jacksonville and the family lived on a plantation on the banks of the St. Johns River. Read More …
The contents of the 1960 time capsule found in the cornerstone of the old city hall building on Bay Street have been digitized and stored in the Special Collections Department at the Main Jacksonville Public Library. View the items here. The time capsule was discovered Read More …
The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee has proposed a multiyear effort to restore the segregation era cemeteries in Moncrief. The cemeteries; Pinehurst Cemetery, Memorial Cemetery, Sunset Cemetery, Old City Cemetery, Hillside Cemetery and Mt. Olive Cemetery were for African-Americans during the era of segregation. The owners Read More …
Mission Jax Genius opens June 23 at the Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville. This multi-disciplined exhibit will showcase the work of some of Northeast Florida’s genius residents, including songwriter Charlie “Hoss” Singleton, choreographer Frankie Manning, sculptor Augusta Savage, architect Henrietta Dozier, tech pioneer Don Estridge, Read More …
Jacksonville’s problems with flooded streets go way back, before Cowford, before there were streets to flood. The Jacksonville Metro area was mostly wetlands at one time. The St Johns River flows north, toward the Atlantic, after collecting water and runoff from tributaries all over the Read More …
Jacksonville has some wonderful local craft beer breweries and their number continues to grow. Below is a list of some of the best along with some of their not to be missed beers. Enjoy! Bold City Brewery 2670-7 Rosselle St Jacksonville, Florida 32204 (904) Read More …
Depending on your age you may or may not know who Lee Harvey was. The rules of journalism dictate that I should write “Harvey” or “Mr. Harvey”. Lee would say fuck that, and so, in his honor, fuck that, it’s Lee. We were not as Read More …
Versus Gallery is showcasing one of Jacksonville’s most well known artists, Lee Harvey. Lee is an internationally known graphic designer and artist famous or infamous, depending on who you ask, for his prophetic Vote Republican swastika design and his cutting edge fine art. His imagery Read More …