Located 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville, Bayard is a historic community with a rich cultural story. Here are five fascinating historical facts about Bayard that you might not know. Read More
A 1939 map prepared by the Research Division of the Federal Housing Administration colored coded by average monthly rental rates for each city block. Did you know that Downtown's highest rents were in LaVilla's red light district? This series of maps reveal long lost economic conditions of neighborhoods throughout the City of Jacksonville prior to World War 2. Take a look and let us know what stands out the most to you! Read More
Founded by Florida state representative Angie Nixon, Cafe Resistance on Soutel Drive is a bookstore, coffee shop and community hub that highlights African American authors and banned books. Here’s the story behind this Northwest Jacksonville hotspot. Read More
June is Black Music Month, an annual national celebration of the ways that Black music movements, genres and contributions have shaped America’s history and culture. Today, The Jaxson takes a look at the long and vibrant tradition of Black music-making in Jacksonville. Read More
