A guest article that highlights the negative impacts of highway construction and development on Northeast Florida's Gullah/Geechee community and the fight to survive. Read More
Designated in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, June is recognized as African American Music Appreciation Month. To celebrate the African American musical influences and events that are locally tied to Jacksonville, The Jaxson shares historic color images of LaVilla. Also known by many as Uptown, LaVilla was winter headquarters of what eventually became known as the Chitlin Circuit. Read More
May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month. Jacksonville has a long Jewish history, with a Jewish community dating as far back as the mid-19th century. Paying tribute to the generations of individuals and families who helped shape the city's history, culture and society, The Jaxson highlights a few historic sites and businesses directly related to the contributions of the city's Jewish community. Read More
