The Brumos Collection - A Jax hidden gem
- April 12, 2022
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The people of our city are always looking for new things to do, places to go, things to see. What if I told you that tucked back on San Pablo Road, Jacksonville was hiding a top-20 collec...
Black History Month: Fort Caroline & Ribault High School
- March 1, 2022
Similarly to the 2016 Obama administration, we would like to take a moment and recognize Jean Ribault Senior High School as we approach the start of the March Madness season. Ribault High (as it has c...
Black History Month: Astounding Public Servants (Navy)
- February 28, 2022
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Jacksonville is home to the largest navy base in the Southeast region, and we are greatly appreciative of those that serve to protect our country. In honor of Black History Month, we would like to spo...
Black History Month: Brewster Hospital-Jacksonville’s First Hospital for African Americans
- February 23, 2022
When one thinks of the last name Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson is easily one of the most commonly studied individuals in school curriculums. However, in relation to Jacksonville’s history, his co...
Black History Month: LaVilla-Harlem of the South
- February 22, 2022
Before Jacksonville became the largest city (landmass) in the United States, it was divided into several smaller suburbs including the area known as LaVilla. LaVilla was first settled in ...
Black History Month: Holley’s BBQ- The Inventor of the Curly Fry
- February 18, 2022
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When describing the American South, it is impossible to not mention the influence of barbecue culture. During a hot summer day, there are few better feelings than gathering with a group o...
Black History Month: Murals & Their Significance
- February 15, 2022
Murals and street art have decorated the walls of big cities around the United States for decades now, and Jacksonville is no exception. Thanks to the Black Mural Map and other organizati...
Black History Month: Dr. Arnett Girardeau, Sr.
- February 15, 2022
The political arena of Jacksonville has created champions of local and state policy for 200 years now. When considering whom to recognize as a pioneer for Black politicians in our city, Dr...
Jaguars Franchise Defining Moments
- October 24, 2021
- 473 views
With the Jaguars claiming the first victory of the Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer era last week against Miami, it’s fair to wonder how that victory stacks up against some of Jackso...
Cummer Museum Honors Cheyenne Warrior Artists
- October 11, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents Imprisoned but Empowered: Cheyenne Warrior Artists at Fort Marion, an ongoing exhibition that is on view to the ...