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Forward Thinking:

Mixon Town

This 60-minute program with a panel of local community members will discuss the past, present and future of Mixon Town in a 40-minute conversation between moderator Ennis Davis and panelists Spencer Fletcher, James and Pat Henry and Desiree' "Dee" Powell followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A.

This panel of local community members will discuss the past, present, and future of Mixon Town, a historic African American neighborhood.

The Jacksonville neighborhood of Mixon Town (originally known as West Lewisville) was first established in the late 1880s. From its founding, the neighborhood attracted African Americans locally and from out of state and was the location of industry and small businesses. Like many neighborhoods, it has gone through a number of changes. Despite these changes, current and former residents have continued to stay in contact across the decades and are working toward shaping the future of Mixon Town. Today, sites such as the Oneida Bungalow Court are being restored and nonprofits such as the North Riverside CDC are supporting the interests of residents.
 
This program will highlight the experience of current and former residents, the challenges of historic preservation (including the placement of historic markers), and plans for the future of Mixon Town. 

Moderator: Ennis Davis, urban planner and co-owner of The Jaxson and Modern Cities

Panelists:

Spencer Fletcher, historic renovation and preservation in Jacksonville including Mixon Town

James Henry, former Mixon Town resident, chair of Northside Ministerial Alliance, community organizer

Patricia "Pat" Henry, former Mixon Town resident, secretary of Northside Ministerial Alliance, community organizer

Desiree' “Dee” Powell, current Mixon Town resident and urban planner

This panel is made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation.

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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.

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