State and federal officials say health care,affordable housing, and educational performance are among the challenges facing African Americans in Florida this year.
NPR's Juan Williams joins Eric Deggans of the St. Petersburg Times and Joseph Brown of the Tampa Tribune to discuss problems and solutions for the black community; a condition Williams describes as a "culture of failure" and the role of the media.
Juan Williams is a Senior Correspondent with National Public Radio and a political analyst with Fox News. His new book "Enough" examines the state of today's black leadership and the racial divide in America.
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:30 pm, and Saturday at Noon, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
