{"id":443395,"date":"2026-02-01T20:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/443395\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T20:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T20:01:08","slug":"news4jax-celebrates-black-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/443395\/","title":{"rendered":"News4JAX celebrates Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BMH 2026 16&#215;9 (WJXT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 This February, News4JAX is taking a moment to recognize local history that laid the foundation and shaped a legacy that is still unfolding before us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">As this year marks 100 years of national Black history commemorations, we reflect on a century of resilience, tradition and action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">We\u2019re proud to celebrate the many contributions of this community by telling the stories of trailblazers who changed history, while also recognizing fresh faces making a difference through leadership, creativity, and community impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Ways to join the celebration:<\/p>\n<p>Take a local tour or visit a museum to learn about Black history <\/p>\n<p>Support a Black-owned business<\/p>\n<p>Attend a Black History Month event<\/p>\n<p>Read books or stories written by Black authors<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer with organizations serving Black communities<\/p>\n<p>Watch movies and documentaries created by Black filmmakers<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Join us as we reflect on the past, looking into the future all month long.<\/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. 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