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Jacksonville's story, told by the ones creating it.
"Voices of the 904," hosted and created by Kendra Mazeke, is a biweekly digital series packed with 30-minute conversations that spotlight the artists, community leaders, and entrepreneurs driving Jacksonville's creative scene forward.
Each episode shines light on a changemaker whose passion and artistry are leaving an imprint on the community and challenging Jacksonville's "boring" narrative. Episodes drop on Wednesday at noon.
MEET THE CREW
Kendra Mazeke
Digital Producer
Jalen Chance
Videographer/Editor
SEASON 1
Voices of the 904 Ep 4: Vintage fashionista brings confidence & elegance to Duval’s fashion scene
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep 4: Vintage fashionista brings confidence & elegance to Duval’s fashion sceneIn this episode of Voices of the 904, vintage stylist and Six in the City founder Enricka “Rik” James shares how thrifting, self-love, and motherhood shaped her bold sense of style. The episode spotlights Jacksonville’s emerging fashion scene and the debut of The Duval Ball — a Met Gala-inspired celebration of fashion and art benefiting local schools.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: How a single sketch turned into an ’89 Los Way’ streetwear statement
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 3: How a single sketch turned into an ’89 Los Way’ streetwear statementCarlos Foster turned a single sketch into his streetwear brand, 89 Los Originals. In this episode of Voices of the 904, he shares his passion for sneakers, quality design, and previews his new HBCU-inspired collection.
Introducing Voices of the 904: Showcasing stories of under-the-radar movers and shakers in the 904
Read full article: Introducing Voices of the 904: Showcasing stories of under-the-radar movers and shakers in the 904"Voices of the 904" celebrates the artists, creators, and community changemakers who give Jacksonville its unique heartbeat. Kendra Mazeke, host of the digital series, joined The Morning Show on Wednesday to tell us more about the series and the inspiration behind it.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 2: Storytelling with strategy meets an invite to connect with Black history
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 2: Storytelling with strategy meets an invite to connect with Black historyCarla Mechele Jones, founder of Carla Mechele Media and curator at Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Park, shares how she preserves Jacksonville’s Black history while reshaping the city’s cultural narrative in episode two of "Voices of the 904."
Voices of the 904 Ep. 1: The man leading Jacksonville’s Renaissance movement - Part II
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 1: The man leading Jacksonville’s Renaissance movement - Part IIPart two of episode one of “Voices of the 904” features DJ Larry Love, the cultural creative behind R&B Mostly, “The Pop-Out” concert series, and more.
Voices of the 904 Ep. 1: The man leading Jacksonville’s Renaissance movement - Part I
Read full article: Voices of the 904 Ep. 1: The man leading Jacksonville’s Renaissance movement - Part ILarry Wakefield Jr.— better known as DJ Larry Love — kicks off "Voices of the 904" by sharing his “Year of the Creative” vision, personal journey, and mission to spark Jacksonville’s Renaissance Era.