{"id":188902,"date":"2026-03-12T16:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/188902\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:45:07","slug":"season-2-voices-of-the-904-ep-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/188902\/","title":{"rendered":"Season 2 &#8211; Voices of the 904 Ep 1."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Preserving Black stories &amp; uplifting the community, meet Dana Michelle<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 And just like that, we are back!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Welcome to season two of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/topic\/Voices_of_the_904\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/topic\/Voices_of_the_904\/\">Voices of the 904<\/a>\u201c!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">On the premiere episode, we sat down with Dana Michelle at the J.P. Small Memorial Park Museum in the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.durkeevillehistoricalsociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.durkeevillehistoricalsociety.org\/\">Durkeeville neighborhood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\">R<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\">EVISIT SEASON ONE<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Her innate love for the neighborhood she calls home sparked a curiosity to learn more about the community that shaped her, ultimately leading to the creation of Northside Pride, an organization dedicated to celebrating and preserving the culture and history of Jacksonville\u2019s Northside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">FEATURE EPISODE | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/19\/voices-of-the-904-live-from-lavilla-edition-a-conversation-on-black-history-and-culture\/\">Live from LaVilla edition &#8211; A conversation on Black history and culture<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">As a cultural historian extraordinaire and \u201cYour Northside Neighbor,\u201d her deep-rooted advocacy is a love letter to Durkeeville, Moncrief, Grand Park and other Northside communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Her work, including the \u201cFront Porch History\u201d Project and the \u201cMoncrief Springs\u201d documentary, serves as an ode to preserving local Black history while reshaping perceptions of the Northside as a vibrant place to eat, shop and explore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Catch \u201cVoices of the 904\u2033 on the go. Now available on all major podcasting platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorKendra Mazeke headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/0T6NZX64UMZWMN1PQOFIODCHER\/\" title=\"View Kendra Mazeke&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kendra Mazeke<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">She&#8217;s navigating the digital world of journalism one story \u2014 and interview \u2014 at a time. Creator and host of &#8220;Voices of the 904,&#8221; a show highlighting everyday people redefining Jacksonville&#8217;s creative scene.<\/p>\n<p>Weather Authority Alert Day declared for Southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n<p>Weather Authority Alert Day declared for Southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.Florida bill that would increase pay for coaches heads to Gov. DeSantis&#8217; desk<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Florida bill that would increase pay for coaches heads to Gov. DeSantis&#8217; deskTaking you through ALL of TPC Sawgrass (Players Championship course) in under 11 minutes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 10:54<\/p>\n<p>Taking you through ALL of TPC Sawgrass (Players Championship course) in under 11 minutesMayor Deegan calls JEA investigative committee a \u2018spectacle\u2019 as council expands probe beyond audit<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:22<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Deegan calls JEA investigative committee a \u2018spectacle\u2019 as council expands probe beyond auditAnnie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville\u2019s Westside to become tech incubator, community hub<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Annie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville\u2019s Westside to become tech incubator, community hubCaptain Sandy questions state\u2019s handling of plea deal in Nocatee homebuilding fraud case<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Captain Sandy questions state\u2019s handling of plea deal in Nocatee homebuilding fraud caseCourt ruling could have impact on whether red-light camera remain legal<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>Court ruling could have impact on whether red-light camera remain legalCity Council president forms committee to investigate JEA<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:41<\/p>\n<p>City Council president forms committee to investigate JEAEWU women&#8217;s hoops team playing in 1st NCAA DII tournament<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>EWU women&#8217;s hoops team playing in 1st NCAA DII tournamentCaught up with Anton Harrison. It was his first time at The Players Championship. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:54<\/p>\n<p>Caught up with Anton Harrison. It was his first time at The Players Championship. Trucks on 10 back at it again at TPC Sawgrass<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:37<\/p>\n<p>Trucks on 10 back at it again at TPC SawgrassTPC Sawgrass packed the day before the Players kicks off<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:21<\/p>\n<p>TPC Sawgrass packed the day before the Players kicks offHave your umbrella ready as you head to The Players Championship<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Have your umbrella ready as you head to The Players ChampionshipYour Goodwill donations do more than you think: How one item supports job training in North Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Your Goodwill donations do more than you think: How one item supports job training in North FloridaVeteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service members<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:09<\/p>\n<p>Veteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service membersTracking much-needed rain in our forecast as drought drags on<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Tracking much-needed rain in our forecast as drought drags onJacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville OIG launches investigation into JEA over millions in potential unpaid capacity fees\u2018The people\u2019s utility\u2019: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA fees<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The people\u2019s utility\u2019: Carrico considering council action after IG requests review of JEA feesLudacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players Championship<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Ludacris takes the stage at Military Appreciation Day during The Players ChampionshipLawsuit filed over firearm policy at Bradford County Fair<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:28<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuit filed over firearm policy at Bradford County FairMarch 10, 6 p.m. scene of a crash on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX working to learn more<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:30<\/p>\n<p>March 10, 6 p.m. scene of a crash on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX working to learn moreClay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the program<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Clay County to bring K-9s into high schools. Some parents have concerns about the programGet your garden growing!  The weather is perfect and there is some rain on the way<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:40<\/p>\n<p>Get your garden growing!  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