Carla Mechele Media

30/08/2024

This was a great event put on by Al Pete!

Thank you for the mention, The Jacksonville Free Press!

, see the full article here:

The Jessie DuPont Center courtyard was the location for the ‘State of the Culture’ symposium. The event aimed to spark critical conversations about the current landscape of media, arts, and the surrounding cultures. The evening [...]

14/08/2024

Come out this Friday night! I’ll be speaking on a panel about the “State of the Culture” from my lens as an Independent Journalist and Media Strategist 🎤

Event organized by Al Pete

12/08/2024

Last week, my team won gold in the Networking Olympics! 🥇

01/08/2024

I think this NABJ issue ultimately speaks to a matter of Ethics, which was my most difficult class while earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Florida.

It was difficult because ethics is subjective- and I think there’s no longer a unified code- among journalists, among black people- and certainly not as Americans through this Tr&mp era.

I could offer a myriad of opinions as a black woman, as an independent journalist from my perspective inside the industry and outside, and as a Democratic voter and MVP Harris supporter.

But I’ll just say my personal and professional codes of ethics do not support the NABJ decision to invite him. I believe black women were sacrificed to prove eligibility and worthiness and it caused nothing but division amongst us.

25/07/2024

Having a larger platform is not my goal.

My ultimate desire is for peace, contentment and the creative freedom to do meaningful work. 🙏🏾

25/07/2024

I’m loving this brand! 🫶🏾😋

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17/07/2024

Last day to register to vote: July 22

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10/07/2024

I am so happy to see this story being told!!! It has fallen on deaf ears for years. Thank you to WJXT4 Jenese Harris and CPC/ Ennis Davis!

Just feet away from children playing in the park and beautiful old oak trees, is an unbelievable site. A gravesite for a man who died decades ago buried, in the middle of a sidewalk, in the historic Durkeeville community.

02/07/2024

I spent my college summer internship at WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX and learned alot from how Frank ran the Assignment Desk. I ended up getting my first job at First Coast News as an Assignment Editor, and lowkey, I took alot from what I saw observing him.

Since leaving, whenever I've called back, it's been heartwarming to hear his signature voice. He's a legend, I'm thankful I got to witness his work, and I wish him well in retirement!

Frank Powers officially retires at the end of his shift on Monday after more than 40 years in the business.

28/06/2024

After the ribbon cutting yesterday, I was privileged to interview the Honorable RubyAnn Darling, The Deputy Governor of the Bahamas!

She was the FIRST WOMAN TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE BAHAMAS IN 1962!!! 🥹🙌🏾🇧🇸

AND TODAY IS HER 83rd birthday!!!

I just had to shout that to the rooftops!!

I have tremendous gratitude for former Senator Tony Hill who invited her to attend the opening of Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park

The Johnson Brothers’ mother, Helen, was a native of the Bahamas. Her father Stephen Dillet was the first black man elected to Parliament in 1833. He was the Johnson brothers’ grandfather.

The Johnson Brothers have and legacy in and the

Thanks so much to Mav and The LiT tv Network for this collaboration 🎥

28/06/2024

My first marker design project for a historically black neighborhood in my hometown. And my parents were there to witness it 🫶🏾🥰 Thank you for capturing this moment First Coast News!

The new Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park is now open in LaVilla after 17 years in the making.

27/06/2024

So grateful to Renata Di Gregorio News for spotlighting our work at Lift Ev'ry Voice & Sing Park on First Coast News! Check out a clip including my parents and why this project is so meaningful for me.

Also thank you to our team members not shown: Erin Kendrick, Charmion Thrasher and Community Planning Collaborative.

27/06/2024

Today marks a momentous occasion! My company provided for the Marker Design at the new Lift Every Voice and Sing park!

Community Planning Collaborative was our lead, I provided storytelling, Erin is Creative designed each marker and Ashanta Williamson and Charmion Thrasher coordinated fabrication. Hood Design Studio provided architectural design.

This site was formerly the home of James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson, the brothers who wrote and composed the National Black Anthem, Lift Ev’Ry Voice and Sing. They actually created the song inside that home, in a home studio that Rosamond converted.

Today, I was thrilled to have my parents there 🌻🫶🏾

Finally, thanks to former Sen. Tony Hill, I was hired to interview J. Rosamond Johnson’s granddaughter, Ms. Melanie Edwards. More to come on that! 🎥

Many contributors made this happen, and our work was contracted through The DuPont Fund.

25/06/2024

Reading…working…

17/06/2024

Spotlight: Did you know Myrtle Avenue largely exists because of the “Colored Man’s Railroad”? Learn about this black-built, owned and operated streetcar line in Jacksonville, Florida 🚂

Come out and celebrate our heritage at Wine Down Wednesday : Edition this Wednesday, June 19, from 8p-midnight at The Glass Factory

12/06/2024

Saturday !

🎉CELEBRATE WITH US ON JUNE 15TH! 🎉

Come and join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable day of joy and community!

Enjoy live entertainment 🎶, delicious food 🍔, kids zones 🛝, shops 🛍️ and much more!!

Bring your family and friends - this is an event you don’t want to miss! 🖤❤️💚

SEE YOU THERE! ⬇️
🗓️ Saturday, June 15, 2024
🕙 3:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 822 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida

12/06/2024

Free lunch!

10/06/2024

Starting this month, are available to kids ages 5-18 at sites across our community. Your child’s school could be an open site! There’s no paperwork to fill out – just visit one of our sites during mealtime to receive a fresh, nutritious, delicious meal for free. Find a location at www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/
Duval County Public Schools

30/05/2024

Job seekers - We're looking for you 🏢 Our FREE Career Fair on June 18th is a great opportunity to join the COJ team. Bring your resumes and dress to impress at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center where hiring managers will be on site conducting interviews for several openings with the City.

To see all available positions and to get your application process started, please visit: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/employee-services/current-job-openings.aspx

01/05/2024

I loved seeing so many at this weekend’s Northeast Florida Nabj Media Noire Brunch, but I only got pics with Kendra Mazeke ! 😂 How cute though! She is a uniquely talented journalist and one to watch 🎤

Congratulations to all the awardees and other budding journalist scholarship winners!

25/04/2024

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25/04/2024

I had a lovely time at the Ladies of Destiny Tea Party Jax event this Sunday! Lots of beautiful women and girls gathered together to empower young ladies in our community.