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Remembering James Weldon Johnson 150 years after his birth

Black History

Remembering James Weldon Johnson 150 years after his birth

Black History

Happy 150th birthday, James Weldon Johnson!

Johnson, a LaVilla native, wrote the Black National Anthem, "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" along with his brother. He was born June 17, 1871.
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Monthly community cleanups underway for renovations at historic old Stanton High School

The inside of the three-floor building has black mold, shattered glass, and piles of glass on the floor.
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Jacksonville locals celebrate African American contribution to the Kentucky Derby

It's a history nearly forgotten. African Americans helped shape the thoroughbred racing industry. During the first Kentucky Derby, 13 out of 15 jockeys were Black.
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Rally planned Tuesday over renaming of Duval County Confederate-named schools

What's up for debate next: the voting process.
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'We all know her name; We all know her face': Jacksonville virtual art exhibit honors life of Breonna Taylor, Black lives lost to police violence

Taylor was shot at least eight times March 13, 2020, when three Louisville police officers entered her apartment to serve a search warrant for a drug investigation.
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Kids from I'm A Star Foundation host virtual Black History Month event with Jacksonville leaders

The group heard about Ax Handle Saturday from Rodney Hurst, a youth from the NAACP protesting at a whites-only lunch counter in Jacksonville in 1960.
Black History

Four Freedom Riders discuss their work in desegregating the South

They recalled their time during the early 60s while integrating Southern restaurants.
Black History Month

James Weldon Johnson Park's renaming kicks off events celebrating Black history in Duval

James Weldon Johnson composed "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which became known as the Black national anthem.
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Black History Month at Cummer Museum means the world to Jacksonville artist

Some events at the museum in February include work by Black artists, free Friday performances and virtual conversations.
Black History

Barbie releases new doll honoring Dr. Maya Angelou

The Inspiring Women™ Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time.
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“All I remember are white men on horses or naked white women" | Black artist comes full circle in new Cummer Museum Exhibit

The painting Simone is a part of the Community Foundation’s Art Ventures 30th Anniversary Exhibition.

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TROPICS: Watching Invests 95L and 96L across the Atlantic Ocean

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Jacksonville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Jacksonville, Florida | FirstCoastNews.com

Remembering James Weldon Johnson 150 years after his birth

Happy 150th birthday, James Weldon Johnson!

Monthly community cleanups underway for renovations at historic old Stanton High School

Jacksonville locals celebrate African American contribution to the Kentucky Derby

Rally planned Tuesday over renaming of Duval County Confederate-named schools

'We all know her name; We all know her face': Jacksonville virtual art exhibit honors life of Breonna Taylor, Black lives lost to police violence

Kids from I'm A Star Foundation host virtual Black History Month event with Jacksonville leaders

Four Freedom Riders discuss their work in desegregating the South

James Weldon Johnson Park's renaming kicks off events celebrating Black history in Duval

Black History Month at Cummer Museum means the world to Jacksonville artist

Barbie releases new doll honoring Dr. Maya Angelou

“All I remember are white men on horses or naked white women" | Black artist comes full circle in new Cummer Museum Exhibit

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