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Healing and reflection, one year later

By Jamie Valet
Published August 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT
The Rev. Cynthia Joseph lifts her hands toward the heavens in search of strength on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, during a vigil at St. Paul AME Church.
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Jacksonville Today
The Rev. Cynthia Joseph lifts her hands toward the heavens in search of strength on Aug. 27, 2023, during a vigil at St. Paul AME Church.

One year after the racially motivated mass shooting at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town area, we discuss the lasting effect on the community, the efforts toward healing and justice, and the broader conversations around race and gun violence in America.

Guests:

Then, a former Tesla executive and special assistant for intergovernmental affairs during the Obama administration explores how humanity can move toward a world of clean, renewable energy, within the constraints of global trade and competition, domestic political pressures and diplomatic challenges.

Guests:

  • Rohan Patel, former vice president of global public policy at Tesla.
  • Nicholas Seabrook, political science professor/chair at the University of North Florida.

And, News4Jax sports anchor/reporter Alessandra Pontbriand discusses the Jaguars' roster cuts and breaks down key moments from Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons in Atlanta.

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Jamie Valet
Jamie Valet has covered local news and entertainment in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia for over 25 years. One of her favorite roles was co-producing and booking guests for a live local talk show, "The Chat," which aired live weekdays on First Coast News. Jamie has a decade of experience working in corporate communications, most recently for IKEA U.S., where she was responsible for media relations, marketing, and external and internal communications in the Jacksonville market. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she coordinated area events and managed multiple social media platforms. <br/><br/>
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