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To PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in our water and landfills, we are appalled by the suspected levels of water and environmental contamination in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Why isn’t this toxic, cancer-causing pollution issue discussed more? According to government reports and the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Mayport Naval Station, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center and other locations across the United States are identified as having contaminated drinking water in nearby communities due to PFAS use by the military. Evidently, the government is aware of this and has informed our military, yet bases continue to utilize PFAS in training exercises… Whoa.
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To the Empowered Kitchen, founded in 2018 by Chriss Brown and six female entrepreneurs, this organization gives back to the community in various ways. In honor of Women’s History Month, we commend them for actively training and providing mentorship in all aspects of culinary and business education to women interested in the culinary industry. The founders of the nonprofit are committed to elevating women’s voices in Jacksonville. Holding events most months, check out one of our favorites coming up on April 14: Railroad BBQ Challenge & Beer Fest BBQ Competition.Tickets can be found here. theempoweredkitchen.org/events/railyard-bbq-challenge-beer-fest-2
To students at Alice B. Landrum middle school, Zoe Walker and Evie Prediletto, for getting honorable mentions in C-SPAN’S annual StudentCam contest for their documentary “ The Human Genome Project.” The StudentCam contest has proven to be a great platform for young critical minds across the country to share their voices on issues that are important to them. We love that two local students stood out among the 3,200 students who participated nationwide.
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