Carla Mechele Media

15/05/2026

Do you know the significance of in Florida? Listen to Yollie explain the specific role Jacksonville played in this historic day of liberation ✊🏾

Thanks to Anne for an insightful interview on 🎙️

Join us for Emancipation Celebration Day !

📅: Sunday May 17, 5-9pm
📍: , 120 N Lee Street
FREE

Presented by , sponsored by and in partnership with Collective and

Emceed by 🎤

-Food & Art Vendors
-Live performances by STR8UP Band, Alisha Merine, Rashon Medlock, Mal Jones, Kiyurah Davis, and music by DJ Cook
-The latest line dances led by Sean B.
-Historical reflections from Adonnica Toler and Jerry Urso
-Public reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by The Collective
-Live painting experience by multidisciplinary artist Myah Freeman
-Open lawn seating (guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets)

11/05/2026

Enjoy live music, food and a celebration of FREEDOM this Sunday, May 17, 5-9 p.m. at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park!

Hosted by Councilwoman Ju'Coby Pittman, and sponsored by Ritz Theatre and Museum, this FREE event is one you don't want to miss.

Come out for and bring lawn chairs!

Thank you to Rance Adams x River City Live for this morning's appearance!

Commemorative celebration of Black History at LEVS Park with Ritz Theatre & Museum

18/04/2026

Today marks the 11th Anniversary of !

26/02/2026

I enjoyed speaking with the students and having lunch with the Black Student Union! Thanks to Bolles for inviting me to spotlight change makers in Jacksonville

24/02/2026

I am grateful to my alma mater The Bolles School for bringing me in as a speaker for 🫶🏾

I shared stories about powerful change makers like Dr. Rodney Hurst, Joseph Blodgett, Eartha M. White, A.L. Lewis and more before the entire student body.

I gave two presentations on Monday and Tuesday, and today, I had an opportunity to have lunch with the Black Student Union. I was moved to tears by how incredible these students are. I am just so proud of them.

18/02/2026

On First Coast News this morning with Dr. Shaun Powell to talk about two more events at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park :

📆: The Cookout: Black History Game Day
Saturday, Feb. 21, 3-6pm
Hosted by Gene Dot
Organizer Molding Minds Inc.

📆: Black Cinema History: Hollywood in Jax
Friday, Feb. 27, 5:30-8pm
Organizing sponsor Ritz Theatre and Museum

📍: Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park
120 N Lee Street, Jax, Fl 32202

✨ ✨ FREE ✨ ✨

09/02/2026

Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Day!

Thursday, Feb 12, 5-6:30p

📍: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

06/02/2026

Did you know is the birthplace of the Great Migration? Come learn more from the birthplace of the Black National Anthem at Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

⭐️ Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-6 PM, FREE ❗️

06/02/2026

I am officially a Chat GPT believer

02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month from Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park ✊🏾 This month we're celebrating with FOUR event activations! 🎉

From our inaugural LaVilla Black History Market to music celebrations, black history trivia, and spotlighting Jacksonville's Hollywood legacy, there's something for everyone.

Mark your calendars:
🗓️ Feb 7 - LaVilla Black History Market
🗓️ Feb 12 - Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Day!
🗓️ Feb 21 - The Cookout: Black History Game Day
🗓️ Feb 27 - Black Cinema History: Hollywood in Jax

All events are FREE and open to the public at 120 N. Lee Street. Let's honor LaVilla's legacy and deep-rooted heritage together!