Episodes

  • New York State's growing cannabis industry

    New York State's growing cannabis industry
    Jan 26 2025
    On this edition of Here and Now, we discuss New York State's growing cannabis industry. The legalization of cannabis in New York in 2021 removed legal prohibitions and opened doors to legitimate dispensaries and marijuana farms. Joining us to discuss are some of the few black owners of cannabis-focused businesses in the state. Plus, how one local church is addressing spiritual, emotional and mental health needs in the community through the Mount Zion Cares Initiative. And from boyhood dreamer to Broadway star. We introduce you to the one-man musical, "... Just Me. Anthony Wayne: LIVE." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Revisiting guest authors from our archives | Special edition

    Revisiting guest authors from our archives | Special edition
    Jan 19 2025
    On this special edition of Here and Now, we revisit some of the guest authors from our archives. "Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You" is an eye-opening manual for white people on racist and offensive behaviors. We sit down with the author to discuss. Plus, marking the centennial of the late, great Shirley Chisholm. Meet the curator of an exhibit exploring Chisholm's lasting impact on American politics. Also ahead: Turning great ideas into marketable products. "The Inventress" shares her new guide to inventing the right way. And "From Bitter to Better," we'll introduce you to the author inspiring women of color to face life's challenges head-on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Impact of President-elect Donald Trump's second term on Black Americans

    Impact of President-elect Donald Trump's second term on Black Americans
    Jan 12 2025
    On this edition of Here and Now, we count down Donald Trump's return to the White House. When President-elect Donald Trump takes office later this month, a question on many people's minds is: How will his second term impact Black Americans? Will marginalized communities suffer in the wake of some of Trump's aggressive campaign promises? Joining us to offer some insight is political analyst Robert A. George, and Jennifer Jones Austin, the CEO and executive director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. Meanwhile, defending democracy, demanding diversity and defeating poverty -- that is the longstanding mission of the National Urban League. Over the next four years, the nation's largest civil rights and urban advocacy organization is vowing to hold the incoming Trump administration accountable when it comes to policy, economic opportunity and social justice. National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial joins Here and Now to discuss the organization's plans for accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Preserving Black history and landmarks in New York City

    Preserving Black history and landmarks in New York City
    Jan 5 2025
    On this edition of Here and Now, we discuss efforts to preserve Black history in New York City. After a four-year campaign, a 19th century building in Greenwich Village connected to the abolitionist movement has been designated as a historical landmark. This rare, surviving site was the home of Jacob Day, a prominent Black businessman and abolitionist. Joining us to discuss this momentous recognition is Village Preservation Executive Director Andrew Berman and Historian-Author Eric K. Washington. Also ahead, we'll introduce you to the author of a new book highlighting the free Black families that helped shaped Brooklyn. Plus, hear more about Determined To Educate, an organization on a mission to change young lives. We also catch up with the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, an organization that's been making a difference for over six decades in New Jersey. And later, meet a pair of New Jersey sisters described as two of the most dynamic high school basketball players in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Co-curator of NYC exhibit on Shirley Chisholm's life, legacy talks inspiration

    Co-curator of NYC exhibit on Shirley Chisholm's life, legacy talks inspiration
    Dec 8 2024
    Coming up on Here and Now, we catch up with one of the people behind an exhibition honoring the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm. This year marks the centennial of Chisholm's birth. She was the first African American woman elected to Congress, and the first woman to run for president on a major ticket. "Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100" is currently on display at the Museum of the City of New York and explores Chisholm's lasting impact on American politics. Joining us to discuss the exhibition is its co-curator, Dr. Zinga Fraser. Also ahead, why Black and Latino adults are disproportionally impacted by Alzheimer's. Grammy-nominated singer and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard shares some notes from his first Christmas album. And later on our program, teen dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts open for the Radio City Rockettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • What's next after Donald Trump's victory

    What's next after Donald Trump's victory
    Dec 1 2024
    The election is over so what's next? We hear from the founders of Win With Black Women and Win With Black Men. Also ahead, the founder of one of the few Black-owned oil and gas companies in the United States on why partnering with African oil companies can change lives. Plus, the first-ever Girl Scout Leadership Center in Newark and the Salvation Army's Spirit of Giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Founder of Black-owned oil and gas company talks community impact

    Founder of Black-owned oil and gas company talks community impact
    Nov 10 2024
    On this edition of Here and Now, we look at how one Black-owned utilities company's partnering with African oil companies is changing the lives of the people they serve. There are only a few dozen Black-owned oil and gas companies in the U.S. Yachtze Luchin is the founder of Unite Oil & Gas International based in Houston, Texas. His company is focused on creating a more inclusive partnership with African national oil companies and the communities they support. Luchin joins our program to discuss his organization's mission and work. Meanwhile, the Girl Scout law certainly holds true in New Jersey: To make the world a better place. There are more than 100,000 Girls Scouts across the Garden State, and coming soon, a 5,000 square foot leadership center will serving the growing ranks in the city of Newark. Joining us to discuss is the CEO of the Girls Scouts Heart of New Jersey, Natasha Hemmings. And later on our program, we catch up with comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. She's been a trailblazer on the comedy circuit and has a long list of acting credits as well. Now Stickney is back on stage at New York's Gotham Comedy Club. Stickney discusses how she got into comedy and what to expect from her new show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Political power of Black women in the 2024 presidential election

    Political power of Black women in the 2024 presidential election
    Oct 27 2024
    With the 2024 presidential election less than 10 days away, one organization is working to get out the vote. Analysts say the political power of Black women is a driving force in this year's presidential election. The Win With Black Women network has been leading the charge in raising millions of dollars for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign and galvanizing tens of thousands of voters. Joining our program to talk about the organization's mission is Win With Black Women's co-convener and lead organizer: attorney Holli Holliday. We also speak with the voice behind the podcast assuring voters that Kamala Harris is up for challenge of being president. Plus, learn more about "Dear America, A Letter from Black Women," a new documentary highlighting the pivotal role that Black women have played in American politics in this special edition of Here and Now. Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins