Research

904WARD was born out of the need to provide a brave space for friends and colleagues to share their pain and anger at Black people's senseless deaths resulting from police and vigilante violence, but also the hope that we could make a difference. These conversations lead to the creation of The Race Cards and the Jacksonville Community Remembrance Project.

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After five years of working within the community, engaging individuals in conversation about race, we participated in a strategic planning process to continue 904WARD’s growth and good work, with a key goal of positively impacting Northeast Florida’s communities. 904WARD’s strategic plan is heavily focused on building a well-run, professional organization that offers high-quality, race-focused programs accessed by a broad range of community members. Critical to the success of the organization is building an evaluative foundation.