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Book Banning in Duval County
Story by: Mauricia Brown More than 100 books about race, gender and sexual identity have been banned in Duval County Public School this year, according to PEN America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to literature, free expression and human rights. The books were removed in accordance with HB 1467, which was signed into law by… Read more
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Behind the Inspiration and Toys of Slice of Life International
Story by: Theresa Hardman On November 1, 2022, the beautiful beachside gem Slice of Life International first opened its doors.This eclectic store offers a beautiful variety of runature, home decor and various clothes and knick nacks, but the star of the show is the expansive and unique toy collection inside. Owner Terri Cavoli is a… Read more
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River City Pride lifts the rainbow flag amid Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislative crackdown
Story by: Carter Mudgett Amid a state-wide anti-LGBTQ+ in Florida legislation, Jacksonville’s River City Pride is working to push back against the hate and fight for the community. When Mayor Donna Deegan was elected and turned Jacksonville blue, it marked a major win not just for diversity initiatives in the city, but for the LGBTQ+… Read more
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Dogtoberfest: How Dog Owners Come Together to Support a No-Kill Animal Shelter
Story by: Kara Scarbrough On a lively Friday night in downtown St. Augustine, a wide variety of dogs accompanied their owners dressed as anything but a dog. From pumpkins to alligators, these dogs were dressed to impressed. For the last four years, Colonial Oak Music Park hosts Dogtoberfest, a night filled with music, food, drinks… Read more
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Jax Filipinos: Going Above The Bamboo Ceiling
Story by: Katrino Reyes Jax Filipinos may have been recently formed, but the impact they bring to the Filipino American community is already felt all around the First Coast. Jax Filipinos is an organization that aims to preserve and share the Filipino culture in Jacksonville. Although they only have formed in 2023, the organization has… Read more
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Destigmatizing periods one pantry at a time
Story by: Mallory Pace Around 1.8 billion people across the globe menstruate each month, according to the National Institute of Health, yet a staggering 500 million experience period poverty. Jacksonville local and reproductive justice advocate, Alyx Carrasquel, has taken action into her own hands by creating Jax Period Pantries to give back to the people… Read more