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JAX COMMUNITY
Melanin Market Events
Buy Black Bus Blitz
Hop on the Bus and Buy Black!
A rolling celebration of culture, creativity, and community, our C.A.S.H. M.O.B. Bus Tour is more than a ride, it’s a movement to support and spotlight local Black-owned businesses across the city.
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Each stop becomes a vibrant pop-up showcase featuring new brands, established businesses, and community favorites. Discover unique products, meet the faces behind the businesses, and shop with purpose.
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We keep the energy high with curated history and facts about Duval County—Jax Melanin Market on wheels. Let’s circulate the dollar, build together, and keep the culture alive.
Juneteenth Celebration
Join our outdoor street markets to support and celebrate the community, local artists, and Black-owned businesses.
We transform five blocks along A. Philip Randolph Boulevard from Union Street to Jessie Street into a vibrant showcase for start-ups, emerging brands, and established businesses seeking a platform to promote and sell their products or services.
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Each event brings the streets to life with curated live performances and interactive experiences, highlighting local artists across all genres from music and spoken word to dance and cultural expression creating a dynamic space where creativity, commerce, and community come together.
Jazz On The Ave
Uniting the community, celebrating local talent, and turning streets into a stage.
Jazz On The Ave transforms A. Philip Randolph Boulevard into a vibrant celebration of music, community, and commerce. What starts as a jazz showcase grows into a dynamic street festival, highlighting local talent and the spirit of the community.
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Guests can explore a curated mix of vendors from emerging entrepreneurs to established Black-owned businesses while enjoying live performances spanning jazz, soul, spoken word, and more. Each event creates a lively, welcoming space to connect, discover, and celebrate culture.
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More than an event, Jazz On The Ave is a movement uniting people, uplifting small businesses, and turning the streets into a stage for expression and community.
Black Friday
Celebrating culture, supporting local talent, and connecting the community.
Melanin Collaborative Black Friday brings the energy of the holiday season to A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, spotlighting Black-owned businesses, local artisans, and emerging entrepreneurs. Shoppers can explore a curated selection of unique products and services while enjoying live performances, interactive experiences, and community connections.
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More than just a shopping event, Black Friday with Melanin Collaborative celebrates culture, supports local talent, and creates a space where community, commerce, and creativity come together.