Racial Tension Rampant In Jacksonville After Black Boys Are Kicked Out Of Fair For Wearing Memorial Apparel

An 18-year-old black man and his friend were kicked out of the Greater Jacksonville Agriculture Fair, without refund or apology, for their attire. 

The two friends, who are members of the black male empowerment group, EVAC, were going about their business on November 3 when police officers approached one of them and questioned the chain he was wearing around his neck. The jewelry honored his late mother. The officers said the chain was "gang-related" apparel.

"There were like four officers. They approached us, and the first one told us to pull up my pants, and the second one told my friend and said, 'Let me see that,’ and he told him that it was his mom and it wasn’t even his friend, it was his mom," he told News4Jax. "They told us to get out."

The next day, one of the guys headed back to the fair to double-check the rule board for any established rules around attire. There were none. Then, he called to clarify he has yet to see any rules that justify the reason for him and his friend's removal from the fair. 

Shortly after his phone call, a sign prohibiting "memorial clothing or jewelry" was posted. According to News4Jax, fair officials claim the sign was put up before the fair opened October 31.

 

racial profiling. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>“It’s used purposely to prey upon and keep out African-Americans in the community,” Donofrio said. On the contrary, Gayle Hart, a spokeswoman for the fair, said this is a sensitive situation that has caused a lot of grief. Hart also said the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office banned the clothing and jewelry because it's associated with "bad behavior."

racial profiling. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>“It said we can’t wear them. Basically, no necklaces, none of that,” said Jarod Mills, a Lee High School senior, about the school's decision. “They don’t feel it’s appropriate for the school.”

racial profiling. Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>

racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>The incident has sparked tensions in the Jacksonville community between civilians and police. Amy Donofrio, the founder of EVAC, is calling the case for what it is: racial profiling.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>“It’s used purposely to prey upon and keep out African-Americans in the community,” Donofrio said. On the contrary, Gayle Hart, a spokeswoman for the fair, said this is a sensitive situation that has caused a lot of grief. Hart also said the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office banned the clothing and jewelry because it's associated with "bad behavior."\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>The banning of "memorial clothing and jewelry" did not just stop at the fair but \u003Ca href=\"https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/lee-high-school-students-reminded-not-to-wear-anything-with-rip\">matriculated to Robert E. Lee high\u003C/a> school, as well. The high school's officials told News4Jax the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/lee-high-school-students-reminded-not-to-wear-anything-with-rip\">reason for banning the items\u003C/a> is because "gang-affiliated clothing and paraphernalia is unacceptable," referring to any R.I.P. attire. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>“It said we can’t wear them. Basically, no necklaces, none of that,” said Jarod Mills, a Lee High School senior, about the school's decision. “They don’t feel it’s appropriate for the school.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>The west Jacksonville school has yet to comment on the ban, and its attempt to shut down the students' expression in honoring lost loved ones has been the tip of the iceberg and caused several students to organize protests. \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp content='The incident has created great tension in the community, with a mentor for the teens, Amy Donofrio, calling it a case of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tagged/racial-profiling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">racial profiling.\u003C/a> Meanwhile, a spokeswoman for the Jacksonville Fair, Gayle Hart, called it a “sensitive” situation that has unfortunately “caused a lot of grief.”’ data-reactid=”32″ type=”text”>\u003Cem>Now, check these out:\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/employees-at-a-frozen-yogurt-shop-called-cops-on-an-unwanted-subject-that-subject-was-a-black-man\">Employees At A Frozen Yogurt Shop Called Cops On An 'Unwanted Subject.' 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Here's What She Said About DDG, Raki","india-love-streamer-awards-ddg-raki","\n\u003Cp>More than 15 years after \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/playboi-carti-i-am-music-are-kanye-west-sza-featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanye West\u003C/a> pulled off a bizarre stunt at the MTV Video Music Awards, India Love decided to do something similar at the 2025 \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/victorious-spinoff-hollywood-arts-moves-to-netflix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streamer\u003C/a> Awards on Saturday. As the best streamers and content creators came together for the premier event, YouTuber FaZe Adapt was announced as the Breakout Streamer of the Year. India Love, however, dashed to the stage to tell the audience that streamer Raki is more deserving of the award.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Streamer of the year went to Adapt, and congratulations, we respect you for what you did. But Raki should have won Breakout Streamer of the Year, and DDG,” India Love said on stage, per \u003Ca href=\"https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/treyalston/india-love-streamer-award-ddg-rakai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complex\u003C/a>. “I don’t care what y’all say. Shoutout Raki.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While the crowd remained shocked by the sudden twist, security removed Love from the scene, Complex reported.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-did-kanye-west-say-at-the-2009-mtv-video-music-awards\">What did Kanye West say at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>India Love’s bizarre moment on Saturday, of course, brought back memories of the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. That’s when Kanye West jumped on stage to tell the audience Beyoncé deserves the Best Female Video trophy instead of Taylor Swift.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Yo, Taylor,” West said at that time as he interrupted her acceptance speech. “I’m really happy for you. I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-reaction-to-india-love-disrupting-the-2025-streamer-awards\">What was the reaction to India Love disrupting the 2025 Streamer Awards?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Love not only faced boos at the awards but also received a massive backlash online. DJ FaZe Kaysan was among the critics who called out Love for her strange behavior.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“No class. Just beyond unnecessary and weird,” FaZe Kaysan \u003Ca href=\"https://x.com/kaysan/status/1997539633400549668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrote \u003C/a>on X.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Streamer FaZe Lacy also expressed his displeasure after seeing Love’s behavior.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“F**k India Love for ruining the event,” FaZe Lacy said in a streaming video as he recapped the event.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR9IcOUEVLX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\u003Cdiv style=\"padding:16px;\"> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR9IcOUEVLX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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As a veteran reporter, writer and editor, he possesses a nonclinical addiction to tropical milieus. His publications include MAXIM, Essence, MEL, Ebony, Us Weekly, VIBE, Star, Conde Nast Traveler and Hemispheres. When he's not traveling in search of the Caribbean's best beaches, he enjoys watching documentary and biopic films, cooking YouTube recipes and... karaoke battles.","2025-04-28T21:32:04+00:00",[228],{"id":217,"avatar":218,"firstName":219,"lastName":220,"displayName":221,"email":222,"username":223,"normalizedUsername":224,"description":225,"twitter":10,"facebook":10,"instagram":10,"registeredAt":226},"What Is Joe Budden's Net Worth? Here's A Detailed Breakdown Of The Mogul's Empire","joe-budden-net-worth","\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/joe-budden-says-megan-the-stallion-superstar-status-is-cap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Budden\u003C/a> is a rapper-turned-media mogul whose sharp tongue, unapologetic opinions and raw honesty have made him both admired and controversial. Known initially for his 2003 hit “Pump It Up,” he later reinvented himself as a cultural critic and podcast trailblazer. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Professionally, he’s one of the few hip-hop artists to transition successfully into digital media without compromising his voice. Publicly, he’s polarizing, but captivating with his authenticity drawing millions. Whether debating rap’s elite, unpacking mental health or airing personal drama, Budden commands attention. His multifaceted persona has been key to building a thriving independent media empire and shaping his net worth in 2025. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-early-childhood\">Early childhood\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s journey began on Aug. 31, 1980 in East Harlem in New York City. He spent his early years surrounded by energy of the city. The rapper often mentions his roots in Harlem neighborhoods, which shaped his voice, with pride. His early environment is usually woven into his storytelling in tracks and on his podcast. Those gritty experiences set the stage for a net worth built on authenticity and hustle.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a child in East \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/entertainment/harlem-final-season-kofi-siriboe-logan-browning-gail-bean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harlem\u003C/a>, his early years were marked by curiosity and restlessness. He moved to live with his mother and older brother in Jersey City at about age thirteen. Budden’s mother, Fay Southerland, raised him and his older brother after his father, Joseph Budden Sr., was absent most of his childhood. He has also spoken about acting out in school and being sent to a boarding school, Laurinburg Institute in \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/savannah-bananas-return-to-north-carolina-sell-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina\u003C/a>. There, he discovered his rhythm and voice.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After going into a rehab at 17 years old after drug issues, he recommitted to finding a new direction. This turbulent early childhood shaped the drive behind Budden’s net worth. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beginning-years-in-rap-music\">Beginning years in rap music\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s entrance into rap began around 2001 when he teamed with producer Dub‑B, also known as White Boy, releasing mixtapes and demos. A demo landed in the hands of DJ Clue at \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/new-new-york-the-effect-of-nostalgia-on-the-citys-rap-scene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York\u003C/a> radio station Hot 97, leading to his signing with Desert Storm and later \u003Ca href=\"https://defjamshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorzRVqX4cF-hYaI9qH8c-CISzcOhgi2N86948aQdf3pM68HtSkZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Def Jam\u003C/a>. His early rise was intense. He became a mixtape fixture before releasing his single “Pump It Up” in 2003. That song cracked Billboard’s Hot 100, introducing him to national audiences. Budden’s net worth launched his rap career by delivering royalties, touring income and visibility. His lyrical authenticity and mixtape hustle built credibility that he later leveraged into media success.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joe-budden-s-achievements-as-a-rapper\">Joe Budden’s achievements as a rapper\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden is famous first as a rapper. His debut album in 2003 peaked in the Billboard top ten with strong sales. The album was backed by “Pump It Up,” which reached No. 38 on the Hot 100 and earned Budden a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rap Solo Performance. Several albums, like \u003Cem>Halfway House\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>Padded Room\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>Escape Route\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>No Love Lost\u003C/em>, \u003Cem>All Love Lost\u003C/em> and \u003Cem>Rage & The Machine\u003C/em>, followed his first hit. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He also joined Slaughterhouse, a supergroup signed to Eminem’s Shady Records, who released two group albums. His mixtape series \u003Cem>Mood Muzik\u003C/em> also received critical acclaim. Those achievements earned him royalties and industry respect. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now, Budden’s fame rests now more on podcast culture than on music. He is known for his brutal honesty and outspoken commentary as host of \u003Cem>The Joe Budden\u003C/em> podcast. Media outlets dubbed him the “Howard Stern of hip‑hop” for his candid and combative style. He built a platform speaking on rap, pop culture, business and social issues. Sponsors, subscribers and fans pay for access to that persona and that voice.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-romantic-relationships\">Romantic relationships\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s romantic life has played out in public view. He fathered his first son, Joseph Budden III (“Trey”), in 2001 with an older woman. He later became involved with model and vixen Cyn Santana. They welcomed a son, Lexington, on Dec. 15, 2017. The following year, they got engaged during a live podcast episode. Later, they called off the engagement.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Since 2019, Budden has been in a relationship with Shadee Monique. Those relationships shaped his emotional journey, influencing his creative output and fan connection. The vulnerability around love and heartbreak helped build loyal support. It deepened his brand and contributed to his net worth by helping secure trust and authenticity with subscribers.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-was-joe-budden-s-spotify-deal\">How much was Joe Budden’s spotify deal?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s Spotify deal began in August 2018. Reports indicate it was a two‑year exclusive contract that expanded the podcast to two weekly episodes. When negotiations to renew arose in 2020, Budden walked away from an offer reportedly close to $20 million because Spotify wanted control over his broader projects and demanded removal of all YouTube content. Though details remain private, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/richest-rappers/joe-budden-net-worth/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industry insiders\u003C/a> estimated the initial deal paid around $2 million per year during the contract. That deal jumpstarted his earnings, but pulling away to Patreon increased his margins. The Spotify deal thus played a pivotal role in shaping how his net worth evolved by enabling scale, but not owning distribution.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-joe-budden-s-net-worth-in-2025\">What is Joe Budden’s net worth in 2025?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s net worth in 2025 is largely driven by podcast income. After retiring from recording in 2018, he rebranded as a media personality. The Joe Budden podcast began in 2015 and grew steadily. In 2018, he signed with Spotify for exclusive bi‑weekly distribution. In 2021, he pivoted to Patreon and independent platforms. According to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/business/media/joe-budden-podcast-finances.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a New York Times report\u003C/a> in July 2025, his network brings in about $1.04 million per month from Patreon with about 70,000 subscribers paying between $5 and $50 monthly. That equates to roughly $12 million annual Patreon revenue. Additional ad revenue, merchandise, licensing, YouTube income, live tours, speaking engagements, and network operations bring his total revenue to millions of dollars.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Budden’s net worth is estimated between $20 million and $25 million. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/richest-rappers/joe-budden-net-worth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celebrity Net Worth\u003C/a> estimates $20 million as of July 2025. Other outlets, such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.distractify.com/p/joe-budden-net-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Distractify\u003C/a>, suggest his net worth could be as high as $25 million based on independent analysis and podcast revenue projections. While early music provided his foundation, his strength now lies in media and streaming income. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How much money did Joe Budden make on patreon?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Joe Budden reportedly makes roughly $1.04 million per month from Patreon as of July 2025 with around 70,000 paying subscribers. That equates to about $12 million in annual Patreon revenue.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How much money do most podcasters make?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Most podcasters earn far less than Joe Budden. The average podcaster with modest listenership might earn a few thousand dollars per month from ads and sponsorships. A small percentage reach a six‑figure annual income. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Do podcasters pay their guests?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Typically podcasters do not pay guests directly. Guests appear for exposure, personal branding or connection. In some cases, high‑profile guests might negotiate payment or require contracts, but that is uncommon. \u003C/p>\n",[233,237],{"name":234,"slug":235,"id":236},"Entertainment","entertainment",3,{"name":238,"slug":239,"id":240},"Music","music",95,[242],{"id":243,"name":244,"slug":245,"description":10,"image":10},76562,"Net Worth SEO - Cluster","net-worth-seo-cluster",{"url":247,"thumbnail":248,"credit":249,"title":250,"alt":251,"type":35},"https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1393745408-scaled-1.jpg","https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1393745408-scaled-1-150x100.jpg","Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage","Brooklyn Chophouse Grand Opening","NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Joe Budden attends Brooklyn Chophouse Grand Opening on April 25, 2022 in New York City.","2025-12-07T14:56:32-05:00","2025-12-07T14:56:38-05:00",[],{"disableAd":39,"disableConnatixPlayer":39,"enabledComments":39,"headScript":10},{"id":257,"author":258,"authors":267,"title":269,"subTitle":10,"excerpt":10,"slug":270,"body":271,"categories":272,"tags":278,"featuredMedia":283,"publishedAt":289,"updatedAt":290,"type":37,"listicle":291,"disableContentGate":39,"isDisabledListicleNumbers":39,"canonicalUrl":10,"socialThumbnail":10,"additional":292},72884375,{"id":259,"avatar":260,"firstName":261,"lastName":262,"displayName":263,"email":264,"username":265,"normalizedUsername":265,"description":10,"twitter":10,"facebook":10,"instagram":10,"registeredAt":266},100230,"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7f17cdbb56d3112a18e70ed892046c908a8aa9f98e2cf30d7d8c6a1da30205e6?s=1024&r=g","Sarah","Rand","Sarah Rand","[email protected]","sarah.rand","2023-09-14T01:28:45+00:00",[268],{"id":259,"avatar":260,"firstName":261,"lastName":262,"displayName":263,"email":264,"username":265,"normalizedUsername":265,"description":10,"twitter":10,"facebook":10,"instagram":10,"registeredAt":266},"Is 'Train Dreams' A True Story? Inside The History Behind The New Drama","train-dreams-true-story","\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Train Dreams\u003C/em> is a \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/entertainment/new-on-netflix-what-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newly released drama\u003C/a> that wanders through the decades of a man’s life. It explores his love, losses, labor and memories. The storyline is framed against the vast forests and rails of America’s early 20th century. \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/entertainment/joel-edgerton-on-train-dreams-harrowing-fire-scenes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joel Edgerton\u003C/a> leads the cast as the central character Robert Grainier. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The movie is slow, emotional and beautifully shot. Since it feels so \u003Ca href=\"https://blavity.com/entertainment/movies-like-the-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grounded in history\u003C/a>, the film pegs the question: is \u003Cem>Train Dreams\u003C/em> based on\u003Cem> \u003C/em>true story. Here’s a detailed breakdown on the family at the heart of the story, its filming locations and whether it is worth adding to your watchlist. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-does-train-dreams-take-place\">Where does ‘Train Dreams’ take place?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Train Dreams\u003C/em> takes place in the early 20th century American Northwest. It’s set within the dense forests, rail camps and evolving frontier towns of the wild edge of American expansion. The story follows the life of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker. His life coincides with the era of the steam locomotive and westward expansion. This movie’s narrative stretches across decades of transformation, so its timeline is quite vast. Viewers watching Robert Grainier go through manual labor on tracks and bridges. They also see him experience marriage and family and navigate the slow decay of the landscape and his personal world. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The backdrop of this movie brings the Pacific Northwest and the forests of the area to life. It is set in Washington State, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29768334/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as IMDb reports\u003C/a>. The film’s depiction of this region and landscape, including the breathtaking towering trees and remote wilderness which are tamed by railroads, is inseparable from its story. This movie is a stark reminder of a rapidly changing America and the collision between nature and progress. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-train-dreams-based-on-a-true-story\">Is ‘Train Dreams’ based on a true story?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Technically, the movie is not based on a true story. Instead, the story is based on a 2011 novella of the same name by Denis Johnson. The script was co-written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar. Neither the book nor the film describes the real life of a historical figure. With that being said, the central character is entirely fictional. However, the world he lives in does draw heavily from a real historical period. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The movie depicts the early 20th century relatively realistically. The often brutal and dangerous lives of loggers and railway workers is set against the expanding frontier, along with the environmental and societal consequences of industrial expansion, which is an eerie reality. Despite how realistic the film feels, the events and people depicted are fictional with an ordinary man at the center of the narrative, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/train-dreams-release-date-cast-plot-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">per Netflix\u003C/a>.  \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happened-to-gladys-and-kate\">What happened to Gladys and Kate?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In the film Robert Grainier marries Felicity Jones’ Gladys and welcomes a daughter with her. Their early life together is marked by a tender courtship and a grounded home life. They even build a home by a river and dream of a different future together. Overall, there is a quiet, humble happiness that the family enjoys, which turns out to be both fragile and incredibly precious. Yet with his work often taking him far from his family and an unexpected tragedy striking, their biggest dreams never truly come to fruition. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.primetimer.com/features/where-was-train-dreams-filmed-all-filming-locations-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As Prime Timer reports\u003C/a>, a huge wildfire goes through the valley and destroys both his home and family. This horrific incident leaves him alone and haunted by the bittersweet memories he can’t seem to shake. The film mirrors an incredibly heavy weight on his shoulders. It also puts its visuals and atmosphere to use to really pull at audiences’ heartstrings. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-did-they-film-train-dreams\">Where did they film ‘Train Dreams’?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Although this story is set in the American Northwest forests of the early 1900s, the 2025 film was mainly shot in the modern day Pacific Northwest. \u003Ca href=\"https://decider.com/2025/11/21/where-was-train-dreams-filmed-train-dreams-movie-filming-location/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">As Decider reports\u003C/a>, the movie was filmed on location in the U.S. state of Washington. However, the filming locations for the film included mostly Eastern Washington towns and locales. Spots like Colville, downtown Spokane and Snoqualmie were a huge part of filming. The logging camp scenes were actually filmed at a real working logging camp named Webley Lumber Yard in Colville. This location has been operating since the 1800s, so it provided a realistic backdrop to the film. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Production still put effort into keeping filming there ethical by creating realistic tree props. Production also only cut down trees that were already marked for logging when real wood was necessary. These precautions helped to provide a more authentic and natural landscape while also respecting the land. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-train-dreams-worth-watching\">Is ‘Train Dreams’ worth watching?\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yes, this movie is worth watching for many different reasons. Critically, it has become a widely praised release and even has a healthy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/train_dreams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotten Tomatoes\u003C/a> score. This is due to its ambitious storyline, which may be like a breath of fresh air for viewers. The story centers on a single life and turns a relatively quiet existence into an emotionally deep, expansive journey. From a cinematic point of view, the movie combines some pretty powerful performances with a distinct backdrop. It showcases the forested northwest and the melancholic mood of the landscape. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, \u003Cem>Train Dreams\u003C/em> is about more than just rails and logs or the historic period though. It is about the cost of progress, grief and memory, which are all very universal, human experiences. Viewers may notice that the movie is more of a slow burn, so it may not be for everyone. The pacing is different than traditional dramas, but if viewers love a good lingering storyline \u003Cem>Train Dreams\u003C/em> will be a perfect watch.  \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>What is the significance of the title Train Dreams?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The title of the movie works in more than one way. On one side of things, the title nods to the literal trains that were shaping the American West. These machines brought commerce, connection and a lot of change to relatively remote places. On the other hand, the title reflects the dreamlike visions that the main character has, which reflect his troublesome internal world.     \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Who narrates the story in Train Dreams?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As \u003Ca href=\"https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/train-dreams-sundance-review/5201138.article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Daily\u003C/a> confirms, the narrator of the story is Will Patton. He is a familiar voice for fans of the novella since he also provided narration for the audiobook. \u003C/p>\n",[273,274],{"name":234,"slug":235,"id":236},{"name":275,"slug":276,"id":277},"Film","film",56942,[279],{"id":280,"name":281,"slug":282,"description":10,"image":10},65297,"True Story SEO - Cluster","true-story",{"url":284,"thumbnail":285,"credit":286,"title":287,"alt":288,"type":35},"https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Train_Dreams_u_00_43_38_15_R-1-scaled.jpg","https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Train_Dreams_u_00_43_38_15_R-1-150x103.jpg","Photo: Netflix","Train_Dreams_u_00_43_38_15_R (1)","Train Dreams on Netflix","2025-12-07T11:24:47-05:00","2025-12-07T11:24:52-05:00",[],{"disableAd":39,"disableConnatixPlayer":39,"enabledComments":39,"headScript":10},{"id":49,"author":294,"authors":295,"title":59,"subTitle":10,"excerpt":10,"slug":60,"body":61,"categories":297,"tags":301,"featuredMedia":306,"publishedAt":97,"updatedAt":98,"type":37,"listicle":307,"disableContentGate":39,"isDisabledListicleNumbers":39,"canonicalUrl":10,"socialThumbnail":93,"additional":308},{"id":51,"avatar":52,"firstName":10,"lastName":10,"displayName":53,"email":54,"username":53,"normalizedUsername":55,"description":10,"twitter":10,"facebook":10,"instagram":10,"registeredAt":56},[296],{"id":51,"avatar":52,"firstName":10,"lastName":10,"displayName":53,"email":54,"username":53,"normalizedUsername":55,"description":10,"twitter":10,"facebook":10,"instagram":10,"registeredAt":56},[298,299,300],{"name":64,"slug":65,"id":66},{"name":68,"slug":69,"id":70},{"name":72,"slug":73,"id":74},[302,303,304,305],{"id":77,"name":78,"slug":79,"description":10,"image":10},{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83,"description":10,"image":10},{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87,"description":10,"image":10},{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91,"description":10,"image":10},{"url":93,"thumbnail":94,"credit":95,"title":96,"alt":96,"type":35},[],{"disableAd":39,"disableConnatixPlayer":39,"enabledComments":39,"headScript":10},{"id":310,"author":311,"authors":323,"title":325,"subTitle":10,"excerpt":10,"slug":326,"body":327,"categories":328,"tags":330,"featuredMedia":343,"publishedAt":348,"updatedAt":349,"type":37,"listicle":350,"disableContentGate":39,"isDisabledListicleNumbers":39,"canonicalUrl":10,"socialThumbnail":10,"additional":351},72884718,{"id":312,"avatar":313,"firstName":314,"lastName":315,"displayName":316,"email":317,"username":316,"normalizedUsername":318,"description":10,"twitter":319,"facebook":320,"instagram":321,"registeredAt":322},99587,"https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/C88B08B0-481E-4F9B-A11C-A79EC5713EAB-compress.jpeg","Martie","Bowser","Martie Bowser","[email protected]","martie-bowser","https://twitter.com/RoleModelPR","https://www.facebook.com/martie.bowser.5","https://www.instagram.com/rolemodelpublicity/?hl=en","2022-08-29T15:11:10+00:00",[324],{"id":312,"avatar":313,"firstName":314,"lastName":315,"displayName":316,"email":317,"username":316,"normalizedUsername":318,"description":10,"twitter":319,"facebook":320,"instagram":321,"registeredAt":322},"'We Call This The New Mainstream': Miles Minnick On Making History At Rolling Loud, Redefining Christian Hip-Hop","we-call-this-the-new-mainstream-miles-minnick-on-making-history-at-rolling-loud-redefining-christian-hip-hop","\n\u003Cp>Faith-based rapper \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://milesminnick.com/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miles Minnick\u003C/a> has quickly become one of the most talked-about young voices in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blavity.com/maverick-city-music-loses-members-chandler-moore-naomi-raine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian music\u003C/a>. He fuses Bay Area hyphy energy and swagger with unapologetic faith and testimony, making him a standout to watch.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-unexpected-encounter-with-faith\">An unexpected encounter with faith\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Like many, Minnick grew up attending church on holidays or through sporadic events with friends and family. However, at 18, a friend and smoke buddy invited him to church to meet women. Instead, Minnick met something that would change his life.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“My friend invited me to church, and I didn’t want to go. … I was about that street life, but they took me in there to meet some girls. Long, long story short: I ended up encountering God. Like, I felt the presence of God touched me that day, fresh off the street, you know what I mean, and so that led me on a journey to investigate what that feeling was,” Minnick told Blavity in a recent interview.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Minnick’s investigation of faith included finding his connection to God through music.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“What if I get my music to God while still remaining who I am?” he expressed.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discovering-god-through-music\">Discovering God through music\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The now-21-year-old artist admits it took time to surrender to his new calling, especially since he was gaining notoriety as a rapper in the Bay Area. Ultimately, he chose to follow his heart and his newfound faith.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I just started to feel that conviction. … It didn’t feel right,” Minnick said, adding, “I didn’t just want to give God my church attendance and change my habits. I wanted to change every part of me for Him.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With his new lifestyle, the artist dealt with the loss of friends and backlash from his old circle. Still, following his higher calling led him into places he never imagined.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-making-history-at-rolling-loud\">Making history at Rolling Loud\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>On March 15, Minnick made history as the first solo Christian hip-hop artist to perform at Rolling Loud California. He performed several of his hits, including “God Put Me On,” “Boost It Up,” and “Find Out,” and was later joined on stage by Grammy-winning gospel artist \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blavity.com/lecrae-to-host-first-ever-hip-hop-contest-for-incarcerated-artists\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lecrae\u003C/a> to perform their single “\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRo1FZOKuDM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heaven Sent\u003C/a>,” released that same day. The hip-hop festival placed him in a prime-time Saturday slot between mainstream acts, and his performance earned a viral moment as he led an “\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d5T-r08k7s\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">altar call\u003C/a>” with the diverse crowd.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“It was a dream and honor,” Minnick expressed. He later explained how he felt his addition to the show “made sense.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We call this the new mainstream, right, where our kind of music is celebrated on these platforms, not just tolerated,” he said.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe title=\"FULL VIDEO | Rapper Miles Minnick’s Altar Call.\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/0d5T-r08k7s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The rapper noted that the response at Rolling Loud showed how the secular music world has embraced him, in contrast to earlier days in Christian music, when he faced hyper-religious critics.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“It was easier to be accepted by the secular world, like I was doing Christian rap shows and songs and clubs and community events, and like these rap award shows and stuff, and like they would immediately just like rock with it, you know? Because at the end of the day, people just resonate with authenticity,” he said, adding, “There are some cases where I would go in churches, and they look at me sideways or funny, like, ‘Who does this kid think he is?'”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bridging-the-gap-between-christian-and-mainstream-hip-hop\">\u003Cstrong>Bridging the gap between Christian and mainstream Hip-Hop\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the tide has turned, and Minnick has helped bridge the gap between Christian and mainstream hip-hop. His debut album, \u003Cem>\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFj8-l73y8k\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Via Dolorosa\u003C/a>\u003C/em>, positions him not only as a church kid who can rap but as a cultural bridge between Sunday service and viral playlists.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“I get those kinds of messages where it’s like, ‘Yo, I never heard Christian music like this. Now I’m interested in getting to my faith,’ or ‘Yo, because of your music, it reintroduced me to God,” Minnick shared. “I like to say we put medicine in the candy. Our music, it sounds like candy; it tastes like candy. It’s sweet. It slaps to get you dancing, to get you going, until you sit down and listen to the words, and it’s like, ‘Oh snap! Not only does it slap, but he’s saying something,” the artist continued.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Currently, Minnick is performing his “slaps for the soul” on the Reconstruction World Tour headlined by Lecrae, whom he considers the “pioneer” for the lane he now occupies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“Seeing how he’s been able to maneuver, to make impact and impact in both worlds, gave me the blueprint in a lot of ways,” Minnick said of the five-time Grammy winner.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRQImI3E7qL/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\"background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;margin: 1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:99.375%;width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px);width:calc(100% - 2px)\">\u003Cdiv style=\"padding:16px\"> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRQImI3E7qL/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%\" target=\"_blank\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"flex-direction: row;align-items: center\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 40px;margin-right: 14px;width: 40px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 100px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 60px\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv style=\"padding: 19% 0\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"color:#3897f0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:550;line-height:18px\">View this post on Instagram\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv style=\"padding: 12.5% 0\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"flex-direction: row;margin-bottom: 14px;align-items: center\">\u003Cdiv> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px;flex-grow: 0;margin-right: 14px;margin-left: 2px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;height: 12.5px;width: 12.5px\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: 8px\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 50%;flex-grow: 0;height: 20px;width: 20px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 2px solid transparent;border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom: 2px solid transparent\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-left: auto\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"width: 0px;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right: 8px solid transparent\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;flex-grow: 0;height: 12px;width: 16px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"width: 0;height: 0;border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left: 8px solid transparent\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"flex-direction: column;flex-grow: 1;justify-content: center;margin-bottom: 24px\"> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;margin-bottom: 6px;width: 224px\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4;border-radius: 4px;flex-grow: 0;height: 14px;width: 144px\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/a>\u003Cp style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRQImI3E7qL/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" style=\"color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Miles Minnick (@miles.minnick)\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\u003C/div>\u003C/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continuing-to-stand-on-faith\">Continuing to stand on faith\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Although labeled a Christian artist, Minnick isn’t limiting himself to a genre. He shares the goal of working with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Kirk Franklin, and of standing on every stage and award show where his message can be heard.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“We’re literally praying for people at our concerts. We’re doing altar calls at our concerts. People are weeping and crying under the presence of God,” Minnick said in response to claims his emotional shows are only for clout.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>He mentioned there’s a demographic “that just just won’t get it,” but added, “I’m grateful that there’s more people that do get it instead of don’t get it.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Minnick is among the latest artists leading the charge, showing that faith-based music is no longer confined to churches and niche radio but is stepping confidently onto global stages and mainstream platforms. While he acknowledges the pride in seeing his audience and reach grow, Minnick knows his strength lies in standing firm in his faith.\u003C/p>\n",[329],{"name":24,"slug":25,"id":26},[331,335,339],{"id":332,"name":333,"slug":334,"description":10,"image":10},28133,"Gospel Music","gospel-music",{"id":336,"name":337,"slug":338,"description":10,"image":10},7567,"Lecrae","lecrae",{"id":340,"name":341,"slug":342,"description":10,"image":10},76869,"Miles Minnick","miles-minnick",{"url":344,"thumbnail":345,"credit":346,"title":347,"alt":10,"type":35},"https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Dolorosa-Alnum-Cover-Michael-Colunga-07-scaled.jpg","https://cms.blavity.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,slow-connection-quality=30,onerror=redirect/https://cms.blavity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Via-Dolorosa-Alnum-Cover-Michael-Colunga-07-150x100.jpg","Photo: Courtesy Photo Provided","Via-Dolorosa-Alnum-Cover-Michael-Colunga-07","2025-12-07T04:45:00-05:00","2025-12-06T13:30:42-05:00",[],{"disableAd":39,"disableConnatixPlayer":39,"enabledComments":39,"headScript":10},75124,["Reactive",354],{},["Set"],["ShallowReactive",357],{"page-racial-tension-rampant-in-jacksonville-after-black-boys-are-kicked-out-of-fair-for-wearing-memorial-apparel":42,"L5mKWLzO22":42,"7VUhfdt1ev":42},"/racial-tension-rampant-in-jacksonville-after-black-boys-are-kicked-out-of-fair-for-wearing-memorial-apparel",["Reactive",360],{}]