Affordable housing protest was evicted from City Hall

Protest props were removed from an affordable housing rally which brought dressers, mattresses and other furniture to the doorstep of Jacksonville City Hall yesterday. The items represented people who are evicted onto the streets. But the props didn’t last long – they were tossed out Read More …

Peaceful Protest in Jacksonville did not turn violent

Despite what you may have seen or heard from multiple media outlets, the Saturday afternoon protest in downtown Jacksonville did not “turn violent”. Then why the inaccurate headlines and commentary from some media outlets? They are cut from the same cloth as the media that Read More …

Protesters’ Rights

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading Read More …

Justice For George Floyd and all Police Victims Caravan

Jacksonville Community Action Committee, a black led, grassroots organization created to fight for justice and liberation, invites all of Jacksonville to participate in their Justice For George Floyd and all Police Victims Caravan. On May 30th there will be protests all over the country. In Read More …