Voices With Jawan Strader

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

Only one week in, and 2021 is off to a violent start in South Florida with a rash of shootings that injured several teenagers. Local leaders discuss what needs to being done to curb senseless gun violence.

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.

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.

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. ⁠

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…