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Mayor Deegan announces African American Advisory Board at Black History Month event

Mayor Deegan announces African American Advisory Board at BHM event with 904WARD. (photo courtesy of Mayor Deegan X account) (Mayor Deegan X account, Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mayor Deegan announced the creation of the African American Advisory Board at an event with Jacksonville nonprofit 904WARD on Tuesday at the St. James Building.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Deegan said the board will be made up of 11 individuals who will act as a liaison between the Black community and city government.

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Deegan said she hopes the board will help create more opportunities for everyone in the city, no matter what they look like or where they come from.


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