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Black and Brilliant Local Author As the sixteen-year-old President of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP, he was one of the leaders of the 1960 sit-in demonstrations that culminated in the infamous and violent Ax Handle Saturday. Hurst's first book, the award-winning It Was Never About a Hot Dog and a Coke®!, tells that story. Hurst's fourth book, Black and Brilliant (written for 12-18 year-olds), dives deeper into bigotry, segregation and racism he experienced as a pre-teen and a teenager in Jacksonville. The book also reflects on the legacy of Black America and the many influences on his life that made him proud of his Blackness and piqued his interest in Black History. About our Guest Speakers Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr., is a civil rights activist, a Black historian, a veteran of the United States Air Force and the award-winning author of four books. Hurst is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a 1960 high school graduate of segregated Northwestern Junior-Senior High School in Jacksonville. He was the sixteen-year-old President of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP and was one of the leaders of the 1960 sit-in demonstrations. Rodney has won countless awards for his books and his civil rights work. In addition to his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, Hurst served two four-year terms on the Jacksonville City Council. He is responsible for numerous "firsts" in the Jacksonville Community. Some being Hurst was one of the thirteen original national recipients of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Television Fellowships and he co-hosted a television talk show as the first Black person in Jacksonville on PBS Channel WJCT. Read more on his website. Interviewer TiLena Robinson worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Duval County Public Schools for nine years. In her current role as grant specialist she focuses on improving school climate by supporting schools with the implementation of programs that focus on reducing bullying incidents in schools and help students build healthy relationships. She is a member of DCPS's African American History Task Force and works to bring equity, inclusion, and diversity to education. She believes that “You can't teach world history without talking about Africa and how African peoples have impacted society; And you can't teach U.S. history without talking about how African Americans have contributed to the history of the United States.” Featured Book: Black and Brilliant Rodney believes, "Black and Brilliant young people need to know their Black and Brilliant history and the Black and Brilliant stalwarts who engineered that history. It is never too early, nor are you too young, to understand the plight of those who look like you and what they achieved from the founding days of this country." This book, he says, "Is more than a historical account, it is a call to action..." He hopes that young people "learn from the courage and resilience of those who fought for civil rights, gaining a deeper appreciation for the remaining challenges."  Hurst's leadership as a teenager during the Civil Rights Movement is also the subject of a chapter in the Scholastic book, Ten True Tales: Young Civil Rights Heroes, written for Third Graders to Seventh Graders and ages 8 to 12. Check out all of Rodney's work from the Library! https://jaxpl.na4.iiivega.com/search?query=Rodney%20Hurst&searchType=agent&pageSize=10  Rodney Recommends The JaxNext100 award-winning mini documentary, "Unless We Tell: Ax Handle Saturday" features Hurst describing the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP 1960 sit-ins and Ax Handle Saturday. The title was inspired by Hurst's second book, Unless We Tell It... It Never Gets Told! The film took First Place at the Jacksonville LOL (Loving Our Locals) Film Festival in 2022. It was a collaboration between Hurst, his grandson-in-law, Kyle Dorrell, and his granddaughter Marquiette (Mark-Kita) D. Dorrell and their company, Weighted Sailor. Note: The 2028 documentary "Ax Handle Saturday: 50 Years Later" is also based on his book. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

BREAKING: Councilman Mike Gay joins JMN with an update on the fire at a Northside tire recycling site. No injuries have been reported, and JFRD is on the scene.

Rory Diamond, Jacksonville City Council member for District 13 joins me to discuss legislation he is proposing to address concerns regarding the mayor's budget.S H O W  N O T E SFirst Coast NewsWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

Councilman Rahman Johnson joins JMN to discuss the Harris housing initiative, and how it could have local impacts on the Community Benefits Agreements proposed before the City Council.

Stephen Joost co-founded Firehouse Subs in 1994 and successfully expanded it from a single Jacksonville location to over 1,000 locations nationwide. His leadership extended beyond business, serving eight years on the Jacksonville City Council, including two years as president. Currently, Stephen is franchising Yoga-Den and is a part-owner of Caps on the Water. Referencing his experience in building a billion-dollar brand, Stephen offers invaluable entrepreneurial insights and shares the lessons he learned along the way!

City Councilman Terrence Freeman joins JMN to discuss the "Pack The Sack" back-to-school event, providing 10,000 backpacks full of student school supplies. Additional services like haircuts, workforce development information, and mental health information, will be available to help provide kids (and parents!) the best possible back-to-school experience. It happens this Saturday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. For more information, contact Councilman Freeman's office at 904-255-5215.

As Ron Salem's term as President of the City Council concludes, he reflects on highlights and achievements during his tenure, and looks toward the city's future growth and opportunities.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Braves rained out; doubleheader scheduled Daily Headlines On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett NBA Minute - Day is here for the Hawks Drive Around the Sports World presented by Marietta Toyota The Jeff Francouer Show Drive Into the Redzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Braves rained out; doubleheader scheduled Daily Headlines On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett NBA Minute - Day is here for the Hawks Drive Around the Sports World presented by Marietta Toyota The Jeff Francouer Show Drive Into the Redzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the heels of what may be the biggest vote of any Jacksonville City Council, the outgoing president reflects on his term.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Braves rained out; doubleheader scheduled Daily Headlines On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett NBA Minute - Day is here for the Hawks Drive Around the Sports World presented by Marietta Toyota The Jeff Francouer Show Drive Into the Redzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Braves rained out; doubleheader scheduled Daily Headlines On Campus presented by Subaru of Gwinnett NBA Minute - Day is here for the Hawks Drive Around the Sports World presented by Marietta Toyota The Jeff Francouer Show Drive Into the Redzone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incoming City Council President Randy White discusses stadium expenditures and policy priorities and answers your questions.

From the jail to the Jags, the city rolls out two billion-dollar projects in as many weeks.

The Spirit of Place Tim Gilmore is a prolific local history author who has written extensively about Jacksonville. As the writer and creator of www.jaxpsychogeo.com, a project that explores place and catalogs the Southern Gothic, he has told more than 700 stories of strange and historic locations in and around Jacksonville, Florida. He has also published 22 books. "Ever since UNF English Professor Alex Menocal introduced me to the concept of psychogeography years ago, I've been enthralled with it," Gilmore says. "It's a portmanteau word, the psychology of geography, [meaning] something like the spirit of place. It's where the name for my website, jaxpsychogeo, comes from." Gilmore seems equally fascinated with Jacksonville and its people. He is also the founder of JaxbyJax. A literary arts festival, now in its 10th year, JaxbyJax was built on the theme of “Jacksonville Writers Writing Jacksonville.” Few writers have written about Jacksonville more than Gilmore. He joined us last November to talk about his latest book, The Culture Wars of Warren Folks.  Tim Gilmore has written 22 books including Box Broken Open: The Architecture of Ted Pappas; Murder Capital: Eight Stories, 1890s-1980s; Channeling Anna Fletcher; Repossessions: Mass Shooting in Baymeadows; The Book of Isaiah: A Vision of the Founder of a City, illustrated by Shep Shepard; Devil in the Baptist Church: Bob Gray's Unholy Trinity; and The Mad Atlas of Virginia King. Four of the works he's written for the stage have been produced by Florida State College at Jacksonville DramaWorks and his writing has appeared in numerous publications both locally and nationally. JaxPsychoGeo has received mention in publications including The Miami Herald, The Washington Post and The New Yorker and was featured in the A24 book Florida! A Hyper-Local Guide to the Flora, Fauna and Fantasy of the Most Far-Out State in America. Gilmore teaches Literature and Writing at Florida State College at Jacksonville. He's received awards from FSCJ, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and Jacksonville City Council. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida. You can also read his twice-weekly newsletter, Tim Gilmore's deadpaper, at timgilmore.substack.com. Interviewer Shep Shepard is a professor of English at FSCJ's Nassau Center. He received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida and has worked as a full-time instructor at FSCJ for twenty years. In his spare time, he produces music under various monikers, edits fiction and nonfiction prose, creates digital art, and enjoys time with his wife Ana and their dogs Meka and Moxie. READ Check out Tim's work from the Library Catalog: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22tim+gilmore%22&te=  Tim Recommends: Pyschogeographical Works I've long been a huge Cormac McCarthy fan. I've assigned The Road to numerous classes over the years. Of all the McCarthy I've read, I most highly recommend The Road and two of his earlier novels: First, there's the 1973 novel Child of God, which somehow manages to be one of the most horrifying things I've ever read and one of the most beautiful. Few writers could achieve that strange incongruous feat, perhaps none better than McCarthy. Meanwhile, his 1979 novel Suttree paints as detailed a picture of down-and-out Knoxville, Tennessee, as Joyce ever painted of Dublin. It's perhaps the greatest American psychogeographical work. When I recently read John Oliver Killens' 1954 novel Youngblood, I couldn't believe I'd not read him already. This novel, alongside Harry Crews' newly reissued 1978 memoir A Childhood, has to be among the best writings ever to come out of Georgia. The two of them work like split-screen, a Black childhood and a white childhood, both so different and so similar. Both writers had ties to Jacksonville. Crews said mid-20th century Jax was the place poor Georgia farmers went when the crops failed. Various artists and writers have used psychogeography in different ways. I've returned time and again to my favorite such writings, which I can't recommend enough – novels like Peter Ackroyd's Chatterton and Hawksmoor and Toni Morrison's Beloved. On the face of it, Ackroyd and Morrison couldn't be more different, but they both explore how culture is haunted by history and how patterns of history present themselves as ghostly. Then there's Joseph Mitchell's Joe Gould's Secret, a nonfiction account of a homeless Greenwich Village icon who claimed to have written the longest book in the world. Tim Recommends: Other Jax Authors I'd be negligent if I didn't give a shout-out to our local literary community, which runs so much deeper and wider than most locals realize and includes works like Julie Delegal's Seen and Andres Rojas's Third Winter in Our Second Country and Johnny Masiulewicz's Happy Tapir zine series. I could name dozens of other writers I admire and their works, but as soon as I attempt a long list, I'll foolishly omit someone and lose a few nights' sleep. (I already see 15 or 20 people in my mind's eye whose names I didn't mention, but could have, just now.) Anyone who wants an extensive list of writers participating in the Jax community, just look at the archives for the last nine festivals at jaxbyjax.com. I'll just say this is the 10th year of JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival, which my wife Jo Carlisle and I founded and then relinquished to the more capable hands of Darlyn and Brad Kuhn. --- Never miss an event! 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From the haunted corners of the South to the intricate tapestry of cultural rifts, Dr. Tim Gilmore's work captivates, educates, and provokes thought. Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life and writings of a man who brings the spirit of the South to life. The Man Behind the stories Dr. Tim Gilmore is more than an author; he's a distinguished educator, community leader, and literary artist. Let's explore the facets of his remarkable life: Distinguished Faculty Award (2018): Recognized for his outstanding contributions to Literature and Writing at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Literary Artist of the Year (2018): Honored by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, showcasing his impact on the literary landscape. Civil Rights Advocate: Serving on the Jacksonville City Council's Civil Rights History Task Force, Dr. Gilmore actively contributes to the community. Ph.D. in English:** Grounded in academic excellence, his scholarly pursuits enrich his literary creations. Unearthing the Haunted South Tim doesn't merely write; he conjures the haunted South in vivid detail. Let's navigate the spectral alleys he invites readers to explore. Tim Gilmore's works have a distinctive focus on the haunted South, a region rife with history, folklore, and a unique sense of place. In the interview, he delves into what drives his fascination with this subject: Psychogeography: The Spirit of Place Psychogeography, the study of the effect of geographical environment on the emotions and behavior of individuals, plays a significant role in Gilmore's writings. – Psychogeography involves examining how our surroundings influence our emotions, memories, and perceptions. – It allows Gilmore to dive deeper into the unique character of the South and the impact of its history on the present. – His writing often acts as a psychogeographical exploration, connecting readers with the spirit of place. Unearthing the Haunted South Tim doesn't merely write; he conjures the haunted South in vivid detail. Let's navigate the spectral alleys he invites readers to explore. Tim Gilmore's works have a distinctive focus on the haunted South, a region rife with history, folklore, and a unique sense of place. In the interview, he delves into what drives his fascination with this subject: Psychogeography: The Spirit of Place Psychogeography, the study of the effect of geographical environment on the emotions and behavior of individuals, plays a significant role in Gilmore's writings. – Psychogeography involves examining how our surroundings influence our emotions, memories, and perceptions. – It allows Gilmore to dive deeper into the unique character of the South and the impact of its history on the present. – His writing often acts as a psychogeographical exploration, connecting readers with the spirit of place. Read the full blog on our website: https://www.thecontrastproject.tv/ and listen wherever you stream your favorite podcasts. ** "Thank you for joining me on The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast. Don't miss out on future episodes! Make sure to subscribe to The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast on Spotify for Podcasters and our YouTube channel or wherever you stream!" ** Music Tracks by Alex Grohl on Pixabay ** Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT and SMASH the SUBSCRIBE button. You can help support The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast by visiting: https://ko-fi.com/contrastprojectloungepodcast #TimGilmore #HauntedSouth #CulturalRifts #SouthernLiterature #Psychogeography #WarrenFolks #CivilRightsAdvocate #LiteraryLegacy #SouthernStories #ProvocativeReads --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/support

Alexus reports that the Jacksonville City Council will meet tonight, when they will review Mayor Deegan's $25 million budget for 2024, and key initiatives that budget seeks to fund including youth related and after-school initiatives.

Why I Lost My First Election – Yet Won All The Others!It was a horribly HOT August day in Alabama and the sun was like a maniacal heat lamp. I was indiscriminately (and foolishly) walking door-to-door with sample ballots for the Jacksonville City Council race.Sweat was dripping down my face. My campaign t-shirt was soaked through. And I was the candidate...I was about 21 years old and still in college... which means I knew everything. Or so I thought.In this interview with Ben Cunningham of the Nashville Tea Party, I describe how and why I lost that race as a candidate – yet never lost one as a paid political professional.Click Here to learn more about the Conservative Candidates Academy on September 23rd, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee!We are CLOSING REGISTRATION on Wednesday, September 20th. So, get your individual and table sponsor tickets NOW!Get your tickets now - before we close down the box office.~Brandon Lewis Conservative Candidates Academy

Show SummaryOn this episode, we're featuring a conversation about suicide prevention with representatives of The Fire Watch, a state-wide suicide prevention program in Florida that provides training to community members about how to identify and support service members and veterans who may be at risk for suicide. My guests today are Nick Howland, a Navy Veteran and CEO of The Fire Watch, and Ryan Haczynski, a suicide loss survivor and Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch program. About Today's GuestsNick Howland is Executive Director of The Fire Watch, Florida's fight to end veteran suicide. Nick is a Navy veteran, defense industry executive, husband and father of two boys. After serving 4 years as a Naval Officer, Nick spent the next 20 years leading U.S. defense manufacturing businesses focused on protective products for soldiers, airmen and sailors, including body armor, life rafts and tactical boats. In late 2019, Nick helped found The Fire Watch, and in 2022, he was elected to the Jacksonville City Council, At Large Group 3, serving all of Duval County. Ryan Haczynski is a former educator who spent two decades in the classroom impacting the lives of others. He now leads a small team as the Director of Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday Labs, a blockchain infrastructure provider in the Web3 industry. He has both former and current military members in his family, and serves as a Citizen Watch Stander with The Fire Watch organization. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Fire Watch Web SiteWatch Stander Training ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the one of the many PsychArmor courses that support education related to suicide, the PsychArmor course Suicide in Military Members & Veterans. Dr. Craig Bryan provides an overview of military suicide statistics and explains unique factors that may be related to increased rates in military suicide.You can  find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/suicide-in-military-members-and-veterans This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Jacksonville City Council questions whether the city needs a diversity and inclusion chief; what to expect from Hurricane Idalia; the Jaguars finish the preseason undefeated.

Civil rights activist Ben Frazier died Saturday; a new Jacksonville City Council has taken office; UNF offers an experiential tourism trip; TIAA Bank Field may become EverBank again.

The Giffords group is ramping up its work in Florida; Tuareg musician Mdou Moctar will visit Intuition Ale Works; Jacksonville City Council may stop printing public notices; the annual tour of Historic Springfield is approaching.

Attention all Jacksonville residents! Join us as our guest, Eric Parker, Libertarian running for a seat on the Jacksonville City Council, shares his journey of switching from a district race to an at-large seat and the challenges he faced as a third-party candidate in the process.  He also shares his plans to address the issues that affect the City of Jacksonville, such as the gas tax, which disproportionately affects the working poor, and housing prices, which have risen due to a shortage of rental properties caused by restrictive zoning laws. Eric explains how he plans to deregulate zoning laws and allow for more growth in housing to help solve these problems.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the potential for real change in Jacksonville and the importance of libertarians running for local office.  It's time to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about, and Eric Parker is the candidate to do just that. Tune in now and be a part of this enlightening conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jacksonville City Council addresses antisemitism and hate speech; the March mayor's race heats up; a look at the ‘sheriff's circle'; excitement builds for the Jaguars' playoff game on Saturday; and a look at new local music.

This Tuesday we're talking about Amazon's impressive employee churn rates. We also cover a new report indicating big differences between Millennial and Gen Z buying habits, as well as an iconic former Ford Factory going down in Jacksonville. According to leaked internal documents, Amazon is experiencing attrition rates as high as 81% across the entire company spanning positions from warehouse workers all the way to vice presidentsThe documents, which include several internal research papers, slide decks and spreadsheets, indicate that only one third of new hires stay past 90 days with the vast majority of them willfully quitting vs being laid off or firedA New York Times investigation revealed an annual turnover rate of 150% among hourly employeesWall Street Journal and National Employment Law Project have both found turnover to be around 100 percent in warehouses , twice the industry averageA major issue cited is the lack of tracking training and promotion data$8B is the estimated cost of the turnoverIronically, saw a huge Amazon ad offering free technical training with no college debt featuring a smiling Gen Z'er Tili: People need purposeA new study by Advantage Unified Commerce indicates a major shift in buying behavior between Millennials and Gen Z when it comes to indulgent premium productsIndicates that brands must deliver an elevated ‘premium' experience that creates indulgent moments in the midst of ordinary lifeMillennials = aspirational  Gen Z = intentionally premiumConsumers report no intent to walk away from premiumization in the face of inflation, with 65% planning to purchase premium over the next 12 months“premium” defined as:  worth the purchase with "added value, proof of value, performance, inclusion and shareability."Gen Z indicates being willing to work more as opposed to scaling back purchasesA piece of auto manufacturing history is slated to be demolished as a Jacksonville City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday with the owner of the Ford factory which was built 100 years agoThe plant made Model Ts for about 8 years before Ford closed operations as a result of the great depressionAt one point the factory boasted 200 cars per day and was one of the highest producing sites in the southeast (modern factories produce over 1,000 per day)It was then turned into a parts warehouse, and later a pallet factoryThe prime waterfront real estate will be redeveloped after the buildings removal A city-hired photographer will document the building's legacy before it's torn downGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email Share your positive dealer stories: ...

The latest on Hurricane Ian; activists call for the Jacksonville City Council to declare a housing emergency; how to charge your EV and use it during a hurricane and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival returns.

Financial Report with Ron Gordon at Edward Jones, Jacksonville City Council candidate, attorney Talon Reed, talks the issues, open for business with Randal at Advanced Air, some emails of the day.

Tracy Robison joins me as a local city council candidate for District 8 in Jacksonville, FL. Because he and I both live in Jacksonville, he joined me live in-studio. The conversation was great and I look forward to his success. Bill Review:Tracy chose a referendum for a 1-mill school tax increase.Sources:Referendum - https://duvalcbs.com/Prior podcast appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXnbJjd7KnQ

Juneteenth Celebration - Remove the Confederate Monuments. The Contrast Project Lounge S3-Ep6. Juneteenth. Jubilee. Freedom Day. * Juneteenth - The history and celebration of Jubilee. The emancipation. Jim Crow era. The great depression. * The removal of confederate monuments throughout the south and particularly in NE Florida. * Jacksonville City Council votes to keep the monuments. * Closing thoughts: Be kind, take care of yourselves and each other. Until next time, Peace. Follow The Contrast Project online: ** http://www.thecontrastproject.tv/ ** https://www.facebook.com/TheContrastP... ** https://www.instagram.com/the_contras... ** https://twitter.com/ContrastProjTV Follow The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast online: ** https://anchor.fm/the-contrast-project #juneteenth #jubilee #jimcrow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-contrast-project/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-contrast-project/support

This Black History Month our focus was on Civic Engagement Matters and here is some of the topics that was covered along with the host insight from attending local redistricting meetings Community/civic engagement: Voter profile in Duval County questions: Redistricting in Duval County questions: 1. Talk about the redistricting process as you've experienced it thus far. What are some of your top concerns? 2. What can community people do, even at this point, to engage with the process? 3. What are some things you believe can be done to improve the process between now and the next redistricting cycle 10 years from now? Also local community news organization The Tributary address the redistricting concern and polls of how community member feels about the city council not drawing fair district lines by Andrew Pantazi.. To read the entire story UNF poll: 89% of voters don't trust Jacksonville City Council to draw fair districts • The Tributary (jaxtrib.org) We must communicate our traumas to our elected politicians to ensure the community views matters and not their seats for re-reelection. Get involve with your community! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courageouscultureconvo/message

Jacksonville City Council race; criminal justice reform; celebrating local Black leaders; Jacksonville International Auto Show

Mike Hogan joins JMN to discuss today's special election to fill an At-Large seat for the Jacksonville City Council. If a majority candidate isn't determined today, the runoff election will be in February.

A few dozen activists gathered in front of City Hall ahead of Tuesday's Jacksonville City Council meeting to remind Mayor Lenny Curry of his promise more than a year ago to remove Confederate monuments in the city.

A few dozen activists gathered in front of City Hall ahead of Tuesday's Jacksonville City Council meeting to remind Mayor Lenny Curry of his promise more than a year ago to remove Confederate monuments in the city.

Jacksonville City Council candidate Eric Parker comes on to talk about his campaign and life in Jacksonville. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notareallibertarian/message

The Jacksonville City Council on Wednesday voted 14 - 5 to double the local gas tax from six cents to 12 cents a gallon.

Florida could soon redirect hundreds of millions of dollars to efforts to combat sea level rise and increase resiliency in the state. Meanwhile, the Jacksonville City Council has voted unanimously to accept its Resiliency Committe's final rpeort.

The Jacksonville City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency has unanimously approved its final report , which outlines many of the threats climate change poses to Jacksonville, and lays out recommended actions the city can take to protect itself.

On this week's episode of Bleav In The Jaguars, James Johnson & Phil Smith discuss the Jaguars playing the waiting game with Urban Meyer. They also get into the Jacksonville City Council voting against moving forward with Lot J!

On this week’s Friday Media Roundtable, we discussed some of the top stories in Northeast Florida, including: The controversy surrounding Lot J’s planned development continued this week , complete with contentious City Council hearings and a protest . As we await the COVID-19 vaccine, the Florida Department of Health reported the largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases since July. In 2021, Jacksonville City Council will begin holding “Safer Together” workshops to encourage residents to voice their ideas for a safer Jacksonville. Duval County Public School’s headquarters might be moving from its current riverfront location. Our guests were: David Jones of First Coast News Emily Bloch of the Florida Times-Union Writer Claire Goforth Mike Mendenhall of the Jacksonville Daily Record Gingerbread Extravaganza The Jacksonville Historical Society is back with its 18th annual Gingerbread Extravaganza . The group, dedicated to preserving public history resources across the city, is led by

The leader of the Jacksonville City Council has kicked the discussion over the controversial Lot J development into next year.

The Jacksonville City Council continued to review Shad Khan’s controversial Lot J proposal Thursday.

On this week’s First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross’ Friday Media Roundtable, we discussed some of the top stories in Northeast Florida, including: President Trump holds a rally targeting high stakes voters in Duval County. Some 130,000 Mail-In-Ballots are being sent out. The Jacksonville City Council's budget enforces the status quo. Parents are demanding more transparency in COVID-19 reports . Our guests were: Dan Scanlan of the The Florida Times-Union Sky Lebron of WJCT News AG Gancarski of Florida Politics WJCT News Contributor Charles Griggs Lightner Museum Mural Analyzes The Gilded Age The Lightner Museum chose First Coast artist Joshua Cooper to paint a new mural analyzing the Gilded Age. The project is not Cooper’s first public mural. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens also features his artwork. Cooper said he is especially excited about the Lightner project, as he studied late-19 th and early-20 th century Realist painting at Florida State University. He began the mural with

Leslie Scott Jean-Bart is a fifth generation Jacksonville native who is dedicated to civil rights and her community. When it comes to serving the people, she has become one of Jacksonville’s leading voices on criminal justice reform and social policy change. Leslie is an attorney who earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. She serves on many boards of directors (too many to mention) and also volunteers as an Attorney Ad Litem and Educational Surrogate for foster children. Her life-long interest in public service was inspired by her late grandmother, Mary L. Singleton, the first black woman elected to Jacksonville City Council, who went on to become a state representative. On this edition of Real Talk we’ll talk with Leslie Scott Jean-Bart. We’ll get her thoughts on race and politics…along with her family legacy and how she got here.

On Friday’s episode of First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross , our Media Roundtable took a closer look at some of the top stories impacting Northeast Florida and beyond this week, including: The Republican National Convention will be held in Jacksonville in August. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that more Confederate monuments will be removed in light of recent protests. Council President Tommy Hazouri declared that the City Council will form a new Social Justice and Community Investment Committee. The Jacksonville City Council voted 15 to 4 on Tuesday to broaden the city’s human rights protections. JEA CEO Paul McElroy placed majority of the company’s senior leadership team on administrative leave on Tuesday. Our panelists were: WJCT’s Sky Lebron The Florida Times-Union ’s Emily Bloch Freelance Journalist Claire Goforth WJCT Contributor Fred Matthews Jumbo Shrimp Events The pandemic may prevent the Jumbo Shrimp from playing ball, but it hasn’t stopped them from creating

Our interview is with City councilman Garrett Dennis. He has been very supportive of JYD over years, oftentimes attending meetings and addressing our members’ questions about city council. We are grateful that he was able to once again take the time to speak with us. We covered topics including crime in Jacksonville, the investigation into the sale of JEA, and Councilman Dennis’s covid stimulus bill. 

Our interview is with City councilman Garrett Dennis. He has been very supportive of JYD over years, oftentimes attending meetings and addressing our members’ questions about city council. We are grateful that he was able to once again take the time to speak with us. We covered topics including crime in Jacksonville, the investigation into the sale of JEA, and Councilman Dennis’s covid stimulus bill. 

Times-Union reporter David Bauerlein talks with Page One Podcast host Mark Woods about the Jacksonville City Council starting workshops to discuss the potential sale of JEA.

Sophy & Kelly talk with two Florida Democrats running in upcoming elections. Kelly Smith is running in a special election for Florida House District 38, on June 18; and Jimmy Peluso is running for Jacksonville City Council, District 14, on March 19.

Sophy & Kelly talk with two Florida Democrats running in upcoming elections. Kelly Smith is running in a special election for Florida House District 38, on June 18; and Jimmy Peluso is running for Jacksonville City Council, District 14, on March 19.

In 2015, Garrett Dennis was elected to the Jacksonville City Council, to represent the constituents District 9. However, recently, Dennis has been standing out as a firm critic of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry as well as many of his Council colleagues. To some, this has earned him the reputation as a trouble-maker who is out of touch with the City’s needs. To that Dennis would say that he’s the only person brave enough to stand up to the mayor and his “good-old boy” supporters. On this edition of Real Talk we’ll have an in-depth discussion with Jacksonville City Councilman Garrett Dennis. We’ll get his take on how he got here, current challenges and future opportunities.

Duval County’s Supervisor of Elections, Jerry Holland, was elected into office in the 2005’s Special  Election. He is honored in having the opportunity to serve the citizens of Duval County for the last seven  years and re-elected in 2011 without opposition.  Throughout Supervisor Holland’s term in office, he has registered 64,415 students in Countywide Student  Voter Registration Drives held each school year. Supervisor Holland’s goal is to introduce students to the  electoral process to strengthen the foundation of our Democracy and to continue educating future  generations. Supervisor Holland served as the 2002-2003 President of Jacksonville City Council during his first term on  the Council. Supervisor Holland earned his Master’s degree in Education and his Bachelor of Business  Administration in Transportation and Logistics form the University of North Florida. Supervisor Holland and his wife, Beverly, have one son, Brian, married to Kylie and are proud  grandparents.

Florida House of Representatives, District 14 Representative Mia L. Jones began her political career in 2003, being elected to the Jacksonville City Council to represent the constituents of District 10. She was subsequently re-elected in 2007 for the same district. Rep. Mia Jones continued her political career and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives serving her Third Term, in representation of District 14 affirming the confidence from the stakeholders have in her leadership, knowledge and commitment to service. In addition, during her tenure in the Florida House of Representatives, she served as the Democratic Minority Leader pro tempore to Democratic Minority Leader, Representative Perry E. Thurston, Jr., for the 2012-2014 legislative term. Representative Jones served as the 2nd Vice President for the Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials from 2006 - 2008. Recognizing her leadershp and commitment to citizen engagement, City of Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown appointed her as his Special Assistant and Director of Boards and Commissions. "Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien poser over us.  The ultimate reulers of our democracy are not a President, Senators, Congressmen and Government Officials, but the VOTERS of this country." (Roosevelt)  Contact information:  Milan C. Thompson, District Exec. Secretary, email: Milan.Thompson@myfloridahouse.gov or call (904) 924-1615