After five years, the city’s two MLK breakfasts have joined. Mayor Donna Deegan announced Monday that the annual celebration will move forward as a partnership among the city, the NAACP, the Urban League and the JAX Chamber. We talk with key players about the decision to consolidate the celebrations into one powerful event.
Guests:
- Richard Danford, president of the Jacksonville Urban League.
- Isaiah Rumlin, president of the Jacksonville NAACP.
- Will Brown, reporter with Jacksonville Today.
Trouble in Toyland
It's the season when we dive into stores to find the ideal gifts for our loved ones, particularly the young ones, ensuring their holiday dreams come true. Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog for the Public Interest Research Group, drops by to share insights about essential considerations when buying toys for your little ones.
First Coast Connect Book Club
Book Club curator and facilitator Stacey Goldring gives us chapter endnotes for The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
If you are looking to be a part of the book club, please email bookclub@wjct.org.
Return of 'The Nutcracker'
This weekend marks the highly anticipated premiere of the First Coast Nutcracker, enchanting audiences with the prestigious Jacksonville Symphony. Providing an insider’s perspective, Music Director Courtney Lewis joins us for an in-depth exploration.
If you are interested in attending the event, more information is here.
