Voices With Jawan Strader

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. ⁠

Questions about colon cancer have been atop many minds following the tragic death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman at 43 last Friday. Boseman privately battled the disease for several years before succumbing to colorectal cancer, which experts say is the second deadliest form of cancer in the United States. “This disease is ravaging the Black community and it is…

For months, we’ve seen a number of Black women running for office in South Florida. Now that the primaries are behind us, what’s next? ⁠We hear about the lessons learned out on the campaign trail from three Black female candidates.

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.

Dozens of young men and recent high school graduates in South Florida are celebrating the next chapter of their lives: attending college. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Foundation, spearheaded by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, honored the college-bound group of students with a virtual academic signing ceremony. The ceremony featured a lineup of speakers including presidential hopeful Joe Biden, House Speaker…

The number of coronavirus cases in South Florida passed the 200,000 mark on Wednesday. From nurses to surgeons, what is it like fighting COVID-19 on the front lines?

Election season is here, but what will voting during the COVID-19 pandemic look like? From voting by mail to Amendment 4 and everything else in between, there’s a lot to keep in mind before you head to the polls.

What is racism? How should you talk to your kids about it? How does it affect mental health? How can people of all colors help to fight it?

NBC 6’s Trina Robinson takes a deep dive into the complex issue of defining racism with attorney Ghenete Wright Muir, mental health expert Dr. Delvena Thomas and life coach Dr. Keita Joy.

Prominent sports figures are using their star status to help bring awareness to increasing calls for racial justice and civil rights for all in America. On this digital episode on NBC 6 Voices with Jawan Strader, we hear from former Miami Dolphins players O.J. McDuffie and Twan Russell, and current University of Miami Women’s Basketball star Brianna Jackson who have...

Evidence shows that Black-owned small businesses, as well as the health of Black Americans, have been disproportionately impacted due to nationwide protests and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ⁠...
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NBC 6 Voices host Jawan Strader has a conversation with Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Bar One Miami Beach owner Peter Thomas, FIU’s Dr. Cheryl Holder, and amfAR’s Greg Millett on protests during...

For weeks, protesters around the country have voiced their issues with police brutality, some going as far as demanding to defund the police. But what would that look like?⁠ Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez, Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak and Lauderhill Police Chief Constance Stanley voice their opinions on NBC 6 Voices with Jawan Strader.

As #BlackLivesMatter protests continue around South Florida and the nation, many are now asking, “What’s Next?” Hear from co-founder of The Dream Defenders Philip Agnew, Civil Rights Attorney Justin Moore, Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward Tifanny Burks, and the Assistant Director for the Miami Civilian Investigative Panel Rodney Jacobs Jr. ⁠NBC 6 Voices anchor Jawan Strader leads the conversation.

Jawan Strader sits down with Oliver Gilbert, currently the mayor of Miami Gardens, on this segment of NBC 6 Voices.

Jawan Strader sits down with consulting curator Ludlow Bailey and artist Ya La’Ford on this installment of Voices.

Jawan Strader sits with Susan Kennedy, the founder of Bullets4Life, on this installment of Voices.