This panel of community leaders involved in the development of Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood will discuss what being added to the Florida Main Street program means for this historic African American community. The program runs for 60 minutes, including time for an audience Q&A. This panel is made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
This panel of community leaders involved in the development of Jacksonville’s Eastside neighborhood will discuss what being added to the Florida Main Street program means for this historic African American community.
Moderator:
Ennis Davis, urban planner, co-owner of The Jaxson and Modern Cities
Panelists:
Suzanne Pickett, President of Historic Eastside CDC
Ariane L. Randolph, author, co-chair for the Jacksonville Main Street Board of Directors
Travis L. Williams, Chief Operating Officer at LIFT JAX
This panel is sponsored by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.
Street parking downtown is free on Saturdays. You can also park in the Library Garage at 33 W. Duval St. and get your parking validated at the circulation desk on the first floor.
Register to save your seat. Registration must be completed 24 hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |
TAGS: | mellon grant | local history | Community | adult programs |