Jacksonville NAACP: Youth, Voting, Legacy

The Jacksonville NAACP chapter kicked off June with fiery discussions on voting rights and redistricting, bringing in legal experts to dissect Florida’s new maps while local candidates shared their visions for the community. But beyond the politics, they’re making waves with youth-focused programs—from arts to climate change—helping kids land scholarships and launch careers. Rooted in history since 1917, with legends like James Weldon Johnson and pivotal roles in the lunch counter sit-ins and “Ax Handle Saturday,” this chapter is proving its legacy lives on. Leaders are rallying everyone to stay engaged as Florida’s voting map battle heats up. Next meeting: July 9th. Call 904-265-4702 for details. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a26919724e093957