An expected overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws could begin taking effect in less than a week, after Donald Trump’s inauguration. What should people who employ, educate and live alongside immigrants expect to see? And how could these changes affect the lives of immigrants, both documented and undocumented? We talk to a local author and immigration lawyer about the challenges ahead, as well as the North American manager of an international mining company about the personal and professional effects of immigration policy.
Guests:
- Giselle Carson, corporate immigration and compliance attorney at MarksGray.
- Matt Urquhart, North American regional manager for Mineral Technologies.
Then, the only remaining film studio from Jacksonville’s movie-making heyday in the early 20th century celebrates the gala opening of the Rita F. Reagan Set Building on Saturday. The event on the Norman Studios campus includes the world premiere of a song, written by Jacksonville poet and civil rights icon James Weldon Johnson and set to music by Dr. Nansi Carroll. St. Peter Relates an Incident of the Resurrection Day will be performed by the Ritz Chamber Players, accompanied by a choir and vocal soloists.
Guest:
- Barbara C. Wingo, president, Norman Studios Silent Film Museum Inc.
And, the quest for safer streets. We preview an upcoming Safe Street Summit, featuring keynote speaker John Simmerman. The advocate for “healthy communities” will tell summit attendees how the built environment shapes the life and health of residents, as other summit participants explore how to bring proven safety measures into the North Florida landscape.
Guest:
- Jeff Sheffield, executive director for North Florida Transportation Planning Organization.
