History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slavery
Read full article: History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slaveryAs the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful tradition rooted in freedom.
Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s culture
Read full article: Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s cultureEmancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture.
Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia Island
Read full article: Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia IslandThere’s a story of resilience rooted in the sand and soil of Amelia Island. Long before becoming a postcard destination, it was a promise of refuge for the formerly enslaved and an island where freedom rang early.
Jacksonville activist group light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor Juneteenth
Read full article: Jacksonville activist group light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor JuneteenthThe Northside Coalition of Jacksonville will light up the Main Street Bridge in red, black, and green to honor Juneteenth.
‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in JacksonvilleCommunity leaders and performers gathered at the Jacksonville Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium Tuesday evening for an early Juneteenth celebration.
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
Read full article: Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull supportJuneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they said
Read full article: Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they saidThe origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive
Read full article: ‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directiveThe Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night
Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive
Read full article: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directiveThe Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night.
Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive
Read full article: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directiveThe Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night.
Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cutting
Read full article: Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cuttingSt. Johns County plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a civil rights landmark in St. Augustine.
City to uplift diversity with new African American Advisory Board announced at Juneteenth commemoration
Read full article: City to uplift diversity with new African American Advisory Board announced at Juneteenth commemorationJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan named 11 people to sit on the inaugural Mayoral Advisory Board for African Americans.
Juneteenth celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia bring community together
Read full article: Juneteenth celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia bring community togetherCelebrations took place all across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend ahead of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States.
Lincolnville Juneteenth festival will celebrate 60 years of civil rights in St. Augustine
Read full article: Lincolnville Juneteenth festival will celebrate 60 years of civil rights in St. AugustineThe Lincolnville Juneteenth Community Festival is hosting its annual celebration to honor civil rights in St. Augustine on Saturday, June 15.
‘I just love it’: 10-year-old Jacksonville girl competes in Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo
Read full article: ‘I just love it’: 10-year-old Jacksonville girl competes in Jacksonville Juneteenth RodeoThousands of people filled the Jacksonville Equestrian Center to cheer on African-American cowboys and cowgirls as they showcased their talents.