Javar Juarez

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Join date: Jul 19, 2024

About

Javar Juarez is an award-winning journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the New Progressive Journal, Executive Director of the Columbia Urban Broadcast Network (CUBN), and President of the Broad River Business Alliance in Columbia, South Carolina. A respected community organizer and strategic leader, Juarez is recognized as a dynamic political force and committed philanthropist dedicated to advancing equity, economic empowerment, and civic engagement.

Posts (18)

Apr 25, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Mullins in Turmoil: Council Vote Sparks Outcry Over Elections, Transparency, and Decorum

Mullins council votes 5-1 to change election timing, sparking outrage over voter access, transparency, and public trust in Marion County

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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 5 min

Finlay Park: Public Space or Luxury Venue

Public park or private use? Columbia debates Finlay Park closure as USC’s influence raises questions about access, equity, and control

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Apr 24, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Bridging Columbia: Inside the Main Street–Vista Connector Project and What It Means for Downtown

Columbia plans Assembly Street redesign to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and connectivity between Main Street and the Vista.