Voices With Jawan Strader

Mayor Rodney Harris discusses the challenges Miami Gardens is facing as a city.

Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris talks about the backlash of the Formula 1 race, as well as the future of the Jazz in the Gardens festival.

NBC 6 anchor Jawan Strader spoke to Chris Ure, the owner and cofounder of Bioesque Solutions, and Bishop Jimmie L. Williams of Lighthouse Worship Center, about the impact COVID-19 has had on a local congregation.

NBC 6 anchor Jawan Strader talks to Bishop Jimmie L. Williams and Chris Ure about resuming in-person services and encouraging the the Black community to get vaccinated.

January is National Mentorship Month, and mentoring is the cornerstone of what happens at the Overtown Youth Center. We speak to the center’s co-founder, Alonzo Mourning, as well as CEO Tina Brown and mentee Kenya Handfield, on the endless possibilities mentoring can offer.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise is South Florida, efforts are expending to include more communities of color. What’s being done

South Florida has seen a rise in deadly gun violence and a rash of senseless shootings. Local leaders discuss what needs to being done to curb the gun violence in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Many are wondering what to do with the latest $600 stimulus payment they received from the government. Financial experts give advice on how to protect your money during the COVID-19 pandemic.

After hundreds of pro-Trump supporter sieged the U.S. Capitol in a violent riot, many are questioning the police response to rioters. One Black Lives Matter organizer speaks on the difference BLM protesters received last summer.

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has become a trailblazer, knocking down doors with many firsts with her historic win in the 2020 presidential election. Elizabeth Burns, President and CEO of Unique Creations by Liz, joins NBC 6 Voices to discuss how Kamala Harris’ victory is significant to Caribbean communities. Also joining the conversation are FMU President Jaffus Hardrick and Miami real...

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be the first Black woman and person of Jamaican and South Asian decent to serve in the role. We speak to Florida Memorial University president Jaffus Hardrick and Miami real estate agent Bernie about what Harris’ historic win means to communities of color.

After months of a new normal caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many are now growing weary of masks, social distancing, restrictions, and all things related to the coronavirus. Experts say it’s called “COVID fatigue” and give tips on combatting it during this episode of Voices with Jawan Strader.

President-elect Joe Biden promised to deliver 100M vaccinations during his first 100 days in officer. But the distrust remains high in communities of color. A group of local experts weigh in on NBC 6 Voices with Jawan.

The Florida Highwaymen, a group of Black painters who sold their landscape artwork along Florida’s roadways decades ago, are the focus of new book celebrating their legacy. Author and Highwaymen expert Gary Monroe speaks on their iconic work and the life of the group’s slain leader, Alfred Hair.

President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden are both campaigning in overdrive to win over Florida voters — especially when it comes to communities of color. With Election Day right around the corner, we hear from supporters on both sides on why each candidate is the best choice for voters of color.

With voting already underway in the 2020 election, some people are still trying to figure out how to cast their ballot. We’re talking about how to make sure your vote counts, what’s at stake in the election, and the issues important to our community

Election Day is right around the corner and efforts to pay off fines and fees for those with felonies in Florida are in high gear. From LeBron James to Michael Bloomberg, local leaders are getting help from big financial donors to help returning citizens vote. ⁠

Local leaders react to the Kentucky grand jury decision to not directly charge any police officers for Breonna Taylor’s shooting death. Also, as the countdown to the 2020 Census winds down, local leaders discuss the importance of responding.

Many Black-owned businesses have laid off employees, slimmed down, or closed their doors since the start of the pandemic — but assistance is available.

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 of NBC 6 Voices with Jawan Strader. ⁠