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Florida Matters: "After the Dream: A Student’s Perspective" (April 14th, 2006)
Our community discussion continues as we speak to a local high school student and his teacher. We'll explore issues ranging from education to the state of today's African-American family. This a follow-up to a 2-part series, "Four Decades After Dr. Martin Luther King's 'Dream' Speech, a Reality Check," that aired February 3rd and February 17th.
Listen now.
Our guests include:
Ernesto Martinez, a senior at Middleton High School in Tampa
Shayla Sumra, an African-American studies teacher at Middleton High.
Doretha Edgecomb, a Hillsborough County School Board member
Join Robin Sussingham for the next Florida Matters Friday, April 14th, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, April 15th, 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.
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.
Florida Matters WUSF Host Robin Sussingham
Robin Sussingham
Robin Sussingham has collaborated with WUSF as a contributing correspondent since June 2005. She frequently reports on stories of interest in Polk County. Robin formerly hosted "Talk of the City" and "All Things Considered" for NPR member station KCPW in Salt Lake City, Utah.
