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WOKV's Kristine Bellino looks at Juneteenth commemorations in the Jacksonville area, and explores the history and relevance of the holiday. The event itself commemorates the end of slavery in the US, initiated in the Emancipation Proclamation 0f 1863, but wasn't fully realized until slaves in Galveston TX were freed in 1865. Its historic canon evolved to include the Civil Rights movement, seeing cultural evolutions in art, literature, music, food, society, politics, community and personal identity, and the evolving concept of freedom. Locally, a number of commemorative events celebrate how Juneteenth influenced communities like La Villa, St. Augustine, and more throughout Northeast Florida.
FRI – Clark looks at “balcony solar” power. It’s a portable technology resource that could help renters & homeowners save a bit off their energy costs. Learn more at Clark.com!
Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers and head of the Plastics Division at the American Chemistry Council, talks with Kristine Bellino about the latest manufacturing jobs reports. He says that more needs to be done to encourage recycling – of plastics and other materials – from both an economic and environmental perspective. He discusses different challenges facing the recycling industry, the possible job creation it would enable, and how challenges to manufacturing development permitting are hampering the industry.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie in Markets at Town Center in Jacksonville has closed after 3 1/2 years.
Some death penalty opponents are calling it a "nursing home execution."
Father’s Day will begin with sun & hot temps as highs top out in the low 90s by early afternoon. Storms develop later.
An overview of what's going on in the tropics....
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with free admission to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens on July 3! Enjoy live music and family activities.
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