Community Event: Porchlight Series – Shaping Our Streets: Celebrating Black Architects in Riverside & Avondale

Join Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) for the second session of the Porchlight Series as we celebrate the legacy and impact of Black architects in Riverside and Avondale. Learn how their vision shaped the architectural identity of our historic neighborhoods – and how their contributions continue to influence our streets today. This conversation will explore design, history, and cultural preservation, shining light on stories too often left in the shadows.

Panelists:
Felicia Bevel, Ph.D., Asst. Professor of History at the University of North Florida
Kelsi Hasden, M.A., Historical Researcher and Writer
Mitch Hemann, Archivist at the Ritz Theatre and Museum
Angela Schifanella, Jacksonville Architect