JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JASMYN is marking 15 years of one of its biggest community events—Strides for Pride.
Board Chair Issis Alvarez joined News4JAX+ at 10:30 a.m. to talk about how this 5K is helping support LGBTQ+ youth right here in our area.
Watch the full interview above.
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