Voices With Jawan Strader

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 on NBC 6 Voices with Jawan Strader.

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.

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.⁠

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?

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.

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.

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.

The Haiti earthquake—ten years later. We look back at the devastating natural disaster, the recovery efforts, and the island’s current political climate.

Record-setting pilot Barrington Irving discusses the many options for people considering a career in aviation. Plus new methods of enhancing a child’s education by adding art to science, technology, and math. We discuss how this curriculum change can improve critical thinking skills and help a child’s overall ability to learn.

Being a business owner can be both challenging and rewarding. We look at the highs and lows of Black entrepreneurship and see how some local business owners have overcome the challenges of being their own boss. And we hear the advice they have for the next generation.

Florida legislators are considering new bills to make it legal for college athletes to receive compensation for the image or likeness. One of the bill’s authors, State Rep. Kionne McGhee joins us along with former NFL players Duane Starks and Wale Ogunleye.

Luther Johnson is a Columbus High lacrosse player banned from playing all school sports after a rough play. We are talked with Johnson, his attorney, his parents and the local NAACP.

The film “Queen and Slim” had moviegoers buzzing over its portrayal of a young black couple on the run. Miami native Betrand Boyd discusses what it was like to get cast in the movie and what the overwhelming response to the film has been.