You might have seen their work or heard of them,. These individuals truly stand out in their fields. The journalists here today are dedicated to being strong voices for those who are often overlooked, both inside and outside the newsroom. Our discussion centers on the specific challenges faced by Black journalists in the modern news landscape.
Guests:
- Anthony Austin, weekday evening anchor at First Coast News.
- Sylvia Perry, editor of the Jacksonville Free Press.
- Will Brown, reporter at Jacksonville Today.
- Marilyn Parker, broadcast journalist at our news partner News4Jax.
- Mia Tomer, a junior at the University of North Florida.
Opioids
Almost half of the people in the southern United States know someone who has died from a drug overdose, according to a recent study from the RAND Corp. An event at the University of North Florida is happening tonight where you are able to hear from experts on tackling the opioid epidemic.
If you are interested in attending the event, you can find more information here.
Guests:
- Katherine Hopper, director of UNF’s Behavioral Neuroscience Program.
- Mitch Miller, professor of criminology and criminal justice at UNF.
JJ Grey
This Friday, JJ Grey, the swamp rock and roots musician based in Florida, is set to release his newest collection of soulful tunes. To kick off the launch, he’ll be at One-Vendor in St. Augustine tomorrow evening, which unfortunately is a sold out event.
But, if you are interested in attending one of his shows, you can find more information here.
