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A Better Tomorrow- Learning from the past.

Our Great Day Live series, “A Better Tomorrow” continued today with a one-on-one interview with a Dr. Noelle Trent.

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — Our Great Day Live series, “A Better Tomorrow” continued today with a one-on-one interview with a Dr. Noelle Trent. She is the Director of Interpretation, Collections and Education at the Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Dr. Trent spoke to us about what meaningful change looks like when it comes to equality in America. She also discussed what happen in the nation when it comes to African American rights following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visitors can learn a lot about American history at the National Civil Rights Museum. The museum at the Lorraine Motel will welcome visitors once again July 1, 2020. For more information visit civilrightsmuseum.org


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Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining the “Great Day Live” team, Java served as host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, Alabama. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor.

Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter.

Javanté is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few.

When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community, having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has volunteered also with a number of civic organizations.

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