The series of local protests following the death of George Floyd continued Wednesday, June 3, 2020 with the I Can't Breathe Solidarity March, in which more than 1,000 protesters marched through Jacksonville's San Marco neighborhood in a peaceful protest. The Jaxson was on the scene to cover the events live. Read More
On Saturday, May 30, approximately 3,000 protesters marched through Downtown Jacksonville in a protest for the death of George Floyd. Though the night would end with clashes between some remaining protesters and the police, the afternoon march was peaceful throughout. The Jaxson was there covering the march live. Read More
The protests and riots taking place across the country following the murder of George Floyd are nothing new. Neither is the simple request by people of color to be treated equally and to be allowed an inclusive seat at the table of economic opportunity. Here are a few examples from Jacksonville’s past showing that the fight to suppress and eliminate institutional racism has and will always be part of the city’s legacy. Read More
Another restaurant is headed to Brooklyn. With a significant amount of infill development taking place around it, life may be returning to Unity Plaza. Read More
