{"id":207259,"date":"2026-03-26T18:52:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207259\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:52:13","slug":"come-together-day-returns-to-ribault-scenic-drive-free-press-of-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/207259\/","title":{"rendered":"Come Together Day Returns to Ribault Scenic Drive \u2013 Free Press of Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8863-678x381.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"8863\"\/><br \/>\nShown is Yvonne Fields, founder of the  Rashaud Fields Foundation and family members speaking to the crowd about the importance of &#8220;Come Together Day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"213\">On March 21, 2026, the historic Ribault Scenic Drive corridor transformed into a powerful gathering place for unity, remembrance, and a renewed call for justice as Jacksonville welcomed the return of Come Together Day. This year\u2019s revival was led through a strategic partnership between renowned rapper Natalac (Cadillac) and DJ Gitt (DJ Jet) of Strong Hold Entertainment. By joining forces, the two ensured the signature message\u2014Unity is the Key\u2014was amplified across generations and neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-93178 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8862-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"  \/>DJ Jet on the Turntables<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-93179 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Resized_IMG_9322-300x181.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\"  \/>Come Together Day Organizers and Performers (L-R) GP The General, Harrison Bernardez, Big Six, Natalac and Mama Do.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"1147\">At the emotional core of the event was a solemn memorial ceremony honoring Rashaud Fields, the beloved Raines High School football standout whose life was tragically taken four years earlier, just hours after his high school graduation. Organizers presented a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Yvonne Fields, recognizing her strength, advocacy, and ongoing work through the Rashaud Fields Foundation to keep her son\u2019s legacy alive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1543\">Adding a profound layer of truth and accountability to the day was filmmaker Ulysses Salett, director of the forthcoming documentary No Mercy in Duval. The project centers on Rashaud\u2019s life and the ripple effects of violence on families across Jacksonville. Salett\u2019s presence underscored the event\u2019s mission to protect the city\u2019s \u201cYoung Kings\u201d and confront the realities facing local youth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1654\">Come Together Day also united an impressive lineup of cultural leaders, artists, and community influencers.<\/p>\n<p>DJ Gitt (DJ Jet) served as host and visionary partner, providing the platform and message of unity, love, and compassion.<br \/>\nNatalac (Cadillac)\u2014a 30-year hip-hop veteran and U.S. Marine Corps veteran\u2014wove his \u201cUnity is the Key State of Emergency Saving Black Youth\u201d initiative into the day\u2019s programming, creating a blueprint for mentorship and empowerment.<br \/>\nMama Do It All, the legendary vintage female icon, brought generational richness and represented Jacksonville\u2019s deep musical heritage.<br \/>\nGP the General and Harrison Bernardez offered leadership, direction, and decades of influence, reinforcing the event\u2019s mission of community stability.<br \/>\nBig 6, a pivotal figure in the local music scene, added his voice to the collective call for unity and healing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2657\">Although headliner PVG Bo was unable to attend, he sent heartfelt condolences. His anthem \u201cNobody Died Today\u201d remained a symbolic theme throughout the day, echoing the ultimate goal: preserving life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"3029\">Natalac emphasized the importance of partnership in moving the mission forward. \u201cI decided it was best to bring my Unity is the Key mission under DJ Gitt\u2019s umbrella so we could do this the right way\u2014together,\u201d he said. \u201cBy honoring Yvonne Fields and standing with Ulysses Salette, we are showing the youth that their lives matter and we are fighting for their future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3281\">The revival of Come Together Day was more than an event\u2014it was a declaration. A declaration that unity is still possible, that healing is still necessary, and that the community will continue to fight for the safety, dignity, and future of its youth.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Media Contact:<\/p>\n<p>Stronghold Ent @ 904-554-4246<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Shown is Yvonne Fields, founder of the Rashaud Fields Foundation and family members speaking to the crowd about&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":207260,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[116,118,117],"class_list":["post-207259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville-headlines","tag-jacksonville-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=207259"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207259\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/207260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=207259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=207259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=207259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}