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Voices of the First Coast: Arab American Stories - Ronie Rukab

Stephen Jones
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WJCT

The First Coast has one of the largest Arab American communities in the country. In today's Voices of the First Coast interview, WJCT’s Melissa Ross speaks with Ronie Rukab.

In collaboration with the program Arab American Stories, which is airing on WJCT TV on Friday's at 6:30 p.m., WJCT is interviewing Arab Americans in Jacksonville.

Funding for “Arab American Stories – A National Dialogue” was provided through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Detroit Public Television.

Support also provided by Farah and Farah and A Woman’s Worth.

Melissa Ross joined WJCT in 2009 with 20 years of experience in broadcasting, including stints in Cincinnati, Chicago, Orlando and Jacksonville. During her career as a television and radio news anchor and reporter, Melissa has won four regional Emmys for news and feature reporting.