Episodes

  • Boosting Black Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

    Boosting Black Businesses Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    Sep 17 2020
    Many Black-owned businesses have laid off employees, slimmed down, or closed their doors since the start of the pandemic — but assistance is available.
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    37 mins
  • An Alarming Rise in Black Youth Attempting Suicide

    An Alarming Rise in Black Youth Attempting Suicide
    Sep 10 2020
    New research shows an alarming rise in Black youth attempting suicide.⁠ What are the warning signs? What resources are available for young people struggling with depression and other mental health issues?⁠ We hear from a school therapist and a mother and girlfriend who lost a loved one to suicide on this episode on NBC 6 Voices with Jawan Strader.
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    32 mins
  • A Candid Conversation About Colon Cancer

    A Candid Conversation About Colon Cancer
    Sep 4 2020
    After the tragic death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43, let’s have a candid conversation about colon cancer. We talk to a doctor who specializes in colorectal cancer in Black men and two survivor of the disease.
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    32 mins
  • Going Back to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Going Back to School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Aug 31 2020
    While classes are beginning virtually for most students and teachers, some parents are opting to send their children back into classrooms. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of distance learning. Plus, what parents should do before sending their children back to in-person classes.⁠
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    32 mins
  • Healthcare Heroes Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines

    Healthcare Heroes Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines
    Aug 31 2020
    There are now hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in South Florida. From nurses to surgeons, what is it like fighting COVID-19 on the front lines?
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    34 mins
  • Moms Raising Professional Athletes

    Moms Raising Professional Athletes
    Feb 26 2020
    Super Bowl Sunday inspires many young people to pursue their interest in sports. But what does it take to make it to the pros? We talk with two moms with sons who played in the NFL about what it takes to raise a professional athlete. We also hear from former NFL player Bryant McKinnie on how his mom helped him achieve his dream of going pro.
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    20 mins
  • Effect of HIV/AIDs on Black Population

    Effect of HIV/AIDs on Black Population
    Feb 26 2020
    February 7th is National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Black people are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. In anticipation of the day, we talk about what needs to be done to turn the epidemic around.
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    20 mins
  • Super Bowl Economic Impact; Botswana Students Visit Miami

    Super Bowl Economic Impact; Botswana Students Visit Miami
    Feb 26 2020
    The Super Bowl is a huge event for South Florida but what does it mean for our local communities? We talk to Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert about the economic impact on his city. Plus, a first-of-its kind student exchange program brings high school students from Botswana to Miami. The students tell us what it’s like to visit America and what school is like 8,000 miles away from their home.
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    21 mins