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Be sure to check out our podcast!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-freedom--58202056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58202056Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:56:25 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsJoin Blacklight Investigative Editor Damaso Reyes as he explores how bail reform has changed the face of justice in New York.833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-10-21-pierre-downing-vice-president-of-affordable-housing-at-monadnock-development--45252480https://bit.ly/3xeSCFc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45252480Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:05:24 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsPierre Downing serves as Vice President of Affordable Housing at Monadnock Development. He's part of a team that has rehabilitated thousands of apartment units in the city in affordable and mixed-use buildings. Check out his story on our website:...https://bit.ly/3xeSCFc]]>1586affordablehousing,monadknockdevelopment,newyorkcity,nycha,pierredowningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-20-21-black-and-missing--44931573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44931573Thu, 20 May 2021 16:22:57 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsCo-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., Natalie Wilson, speaks with us about the number of missing Black children in America that are underreported and what her organization is doing to bring them home. We...1950blackanmissing,children,keeshaejacob,nataliewilson,saniyyadennisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-15-21-herb-boyd-and-cyril-josh-barker-discuss-the-daunte-wright-police-killing-at-the-trial-of-derek-chuavin--44346658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44346658Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:56:05 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd and journalist Cyril Josh Barker discuss the latest developments in the Duante Wright police killing and the trial of Derek Chauvin.1687dauntewright,derekchauvin,georgefloyd,kimpotter,minnesotafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-0-21-natasha-capers-coalition-for-education-justice-director--44260590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44260590Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:25:14 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsSome students in New York City are back in the classroom as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on while other are remote leraning or hybrid. What's being done to keep students safe and get them what they need? Director of the Coalition for Educational...1722covid-19,education,natashacapers,newyorkcity,schoolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-1-21-naacp-president-and-ceo-derrick-johnson--44153160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44153160Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:21:19 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson discusses several issues including the trial of police officer Derek Chavin, COVID-19 recovery and the vaccine rollout.938covid-19,derrickjohnson,georgefloyd,naacp,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-25-21-andrea-james-founder-and-executive-director-of-the-national-council-for-incarcerated-and-formerly-incarcerated-women-and-girls--44049744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44049744Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:24:36 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAndrea James discusses The National Council’s campaign advocating for President Joe Biden to grant clemency to 100 women within his first 100 days in office.1621andreajames,clemancy,nationalcouncil,prison,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-25-21-herb-boyd-talks-the-new-developments-in-the-malcolm-x-assasination--43637599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43637599Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:39:49 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAmNews Senior Writer Herb Boyd the surfacing of a letter by a former police officer who alleges the NYPD and the FBI conspired in the assassination of Malcolm X.1346assasination,fbi,malcolmx,nypd,raymondwoodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-4-21-marq-claxton-black-law-enforcement-alliance--43286864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43286864Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:06:43 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsMarq Claxton discusses the Rochester, N.Y. arrest and pepper spraying of a 9-year-old Black girl caught on camera and other issues concerning law enforcement.1422blacklawenfocementalliance,capitolriot,marqclaxton,policereform,rochesterpolicedepartmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-14-21-amsterdam-new-senior-writer-herb-boyd--42937219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42937219Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:31:32 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsHerb Boyd discusses the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol, President Donald Trump’s second impeachment and the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.1830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-17-20-dr-kitaw-demissie-downstate-health-sciences-university-school-of-public-health--42538326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42538326Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:52:23 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsDr. Kitaw Demissie returns to the podcast to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo by Scott Heins for the Office of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo)1834coronavirus,covid-19,downstatehealthsciencesuniv,drkitawdemissie,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-10-20-philip-smith-founder-and-president-of-the-national-african-american-gun-association--42418631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42418631Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:21:49 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNational African American Gun Association Founder and President Philip Smith discusses the movement in the Black community to bear arms amid the current political climate and the COVID-19 pandemic.1659guns,naaga,nationalafricanamericangunasso,philipsmith,secondamendmentrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-senator-kevin-parker--42298683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42298683Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:08:09 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBrooklyn State Sen. Kevin Parker discusses a bill he’s introduced that would declare racism a “Public Health Crisis” in New York State.1312covid19,newyorkstate,publichealthcrisis,racisim,senatorkevinbarkerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-19-20-actress-gabrielle-union-and-celebrity-hairstylist-larry-sims--42058613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42058613Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:46:47 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning actress, activist and producer Gabrielle Union and her business partner celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims discuss their “Lift As We Climb” initiative aimed at supporting Black-owned businesses and community organizations.982blackownedbusinesses,flawlessbygabrielleunion,gabrielleunion,larrysims,liftasweclimbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-12-20-herb-boyd-and-cyril-josh-barker-talk-the-2020-presidential-election--41941265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41941265Thu, 12 Nov 2020 16:53:15 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd and journalist Cyril Josh Barker discuss the latest in the Presidential Election.1972donaldtrump,joebiden,kamalaharris,presidentialelection,whitehousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-5-20-herb-boyd-and-cyril-josh-barker-talk-the-2020-presidential-election--41812935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41812935Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:12:40 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd and journalist Cyril Josh Barker discuss the latest in the Presidential Election.1775blackvote,counteveryvote,donaldtrump,joebiden,presidentialelectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-29-20-herb-boyd-and-cyril-josh-barker-talk-the-2020-general-election--41700920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41700920Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:52:51 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd and journalist Cyril Josh Barker discuss the upcoming General Election.15162020presidentialelection,donaldtrump,generalelection,joebiden,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-15-20-a-t-mitchell-founder-and-executive-director-of-man-up-inc-talks-about-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-million-man-march--41480756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41480756Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:27:12 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsOct. 16 marks 25 years since Million Man March. 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Mitchell talks about an event commemorating the historic gathering.914a.t.mitchell,brooklyn,manup!inc.,millionmanmarch,rallyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-24-20-hawk-newsome-chairperson-of-black-lives-matter-greater-ny--41107813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41107813Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:29:52 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBlack Lives Matter Greater NY Chairperson Hawk Newsome discusses the Breonna Taylor case and other issues.1532blacklivesmatter,breonnataylor,hawknewsome,newyork,policebrutalityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-17-20-lurie-daniel-favors-esq-discusses-the-2020-census--40956912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40956912Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:52:07 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsInterim Director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. talks with us about the importance of Black participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.14682020census,blackcommuinity,census,getcounted,luriedanielfavorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-10-20-benjamin-jealous-president-of-people-for-the-american-way--40828149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40828149Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:56:43 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBen Jealous, President of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way, discusses several issues including the ongoing protests across the country over racial justice, the 2020 Presidential Election and the COVID-19 pandemic.25282020election,benjealous,naacp,peoplefortheamericanway,progressivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-20-20-herb-boyd-talks-the-dnc-kamala-harris-and-the-2020-presidential-election--40422741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40422741Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:11:55 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd and journalist Cyril Josh Barker recap the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris’ historic nomination as a Vice Presidential candidate and the 2020 Presidential Election.20422020presidentialelection,democraticnationalconvention,donaldtrump,joebiden,kamalaharrisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-13-20-education-leader-dr-steve-perry--40311642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40311642Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:09:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsEducation leader Dr. Steve Perry talks about the impact COVID-19 is having on the education of Black children and inequalities in public school as students head back to class for the upcoming academic year. 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Guests: Bomani Mayasa, Aeolus Kujichagalia and Doc Mahdi.2724100yearsinthewhirlwind,conference,marcusgarvey,nayabaarinde,panafricanflagfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/congressman-elect-jamaal-bowman--39924093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39924093Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:37:01 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsCongressman-elect Jamaal Bowman discusses his recent win during the New York Primaries, the nation’s racial reckoning, how the COVID-19 pandemic is being handled in Washington and several other issues. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1405bronx,congress,jamaalbowman,politics,westchestercountyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-16-20-iesha-sekou-ceo-and-founder-of-street-corner-resources-talks-about-the-recent-wave-of-violence-in-new-york-city--39800828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39800828Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:10:05 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAnti-violence activist and CEO/Founder of the organization Street Corner Resources Iesha Sekou offers her take on the outbreak of violence happening in the city. 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Kevin McCall talks about the recent police killings of Black Americans, his assistance to the family of George Floyd and America’s reckoning with race relations (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1534activism,blacklivesmatter,georgefloyd,revkevinmccall,socialjusticefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-18-20-nys-sen-brian-benjamin-discusses-the-passage-of-the-eric-garner-anti-chokehold-act--31685486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31685486Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:51:32 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsState Sen. Brian Benjamin discusses the recent passage of the “Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act,” which makes the use of chokeholds by law enforcement on civilians a crime. 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(Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1540georgefloyd,herbboyd,minneapolis,policebrutality,racisimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-28-20-being-a-caregiver-during-covid-19-brenika-banks--28560046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28560046Thu, 28 May 2020 18:19:34 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsJournalist Brenika Banks gives us a report on the role of caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1583brenikabanks,caregiver,coronavirus,covid-19,healthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-21-20-actor-ben-vereen-and-care-for-the-homeless-executive-director-george-nashak--27985135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27985135Thu, 21 May 2020 18:19:07 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsTony Award-winning actor and Care For the Homeless Ambassador Ben Vereen talks about his latest project Virtual Vereen and Friends, an online benefit event supporting CFH’s COVID-19 Impact Fund. CFH Executive Director George Nashak joins the...1662benvereen,careforthehomeless,covid-19,georgenashak,homelessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-18-20-monday-s-mayor-rochester-ny-mayor-lovely-a-warren--27703725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27703725Mon, 18 May 2020 21:07:57 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsRochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren discusses how she's combating coronavirus in her city in the third installment of our "Monday's Mayor" series. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1631covid-19,lovelywarren,mayor,newyork,rochesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-14-20-being-on-the-front-lines-of-covid-19-dr-wesley-willis--27334178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27334178Thu, 14 May 2020 15:01:51 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNurse and mental health professional Dr. Wesley Willis gives an inside look at what it's like being a healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1546covid-19,drwesleywillis,healthcareworkers,nurse,thenursedocfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-11-20-monday-s-mayor-mount-vernon-ny-mayor-shawyn-patterson-howard--27113920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27113920Mon, 11 May 2020 20:12:06 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsMount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard discusses how she's combating coronavirus in her city in the second installment of our "Monday's Mayor" series. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1754covid-19,mayor,mondaysmayor,mountvernonnewyork,shawynpatterson-howardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-7-20-dr-yusef-salaam-of-the-exonerated-5--26878131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26878131Thu, 07 May 2020 19:49:30 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsDr. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 5 discusses what he thinks the government and corrections officials should do about the COVID-19 pandemic in the nation’s prison system. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1315centralpark5,covid-19,exonerated5,prison,yusefsalaamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-4-20-monday-s-mayor-peekskill-ny-mayor-andre-rainey--26703225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26703225Mon, 04 May 2020 15:50:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsPeekskill Mayor Andre Rainy discusses how he's combating coronavirus in his city. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-30-20-covid-19-in-newark-nj-mayor-ras-j-baraka--26450921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26450921Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:06:05 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNewark, NJ Mayor Ras J. Baraka discusses how COVID-19 is impacting his city. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)1707covid19,mayor,newark,newjersey,rasjbarakafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-27-20-dr-kitaw-demissie-of-downstate-health-sciences-university-discusses-the-latest-in-the-covid-19-outbreak--26236830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26236830Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:51:01 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsDr. Kitaw Demissie returns to the podcast to give the latest medical updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. (Music by Chillhop Music, Track: Tesk - TWRK)2123coronavirus,covid19,drkitawdemissie,health,newyorkcityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-23-20-nyc-mayor-bill-de-blasio-discusses-the-covid-19-pandemic--25971667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25971667Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:57:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNYC Mayor Bill de Blasio talks with AmNews journalist Cyril Josh Barker about how COVID-19 is impacting the city's Black community and the road to recovery1296africanamericans,coronavirus,covid-19,mayorbilldeblasio,newyorkcityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-20-20-covid-19-and-low-income-new-yorkers-sheena-wright-president-and-ceo-of-united-way-of-nyc--25817391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25817391Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:10:39 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsUnited Way of NYC President and CEO Sheena Wright discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting low-income New Yorkers.1137covid-19,lowincome,newyorkcity,sheenawright,unitedwaynycfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-16-20-covid-19-and-school-closures-david-banks-president-ceo-of-the-eagle-academy-foundation--25615308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25615308Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:58:27 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsPresident/CEO of The Eagle Academy Foundation David Banks, discusses how education is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent decision by the city to close public schools for the rest of the school year.1604covid19,davidbanks,eagleacademy,education,newyorkcityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-13-20-battling-covid-19-assemblyman-charles-barron-and-councilwoman-inez-barron--25424391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25424391Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:09:03 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBrooklyn Assemblyman Charles Barron and Councilwoman Inez Barron speak about their own battle with COVID-19. Amsterdam News editor Nayaba Arinde joins the conversation.2799assemblymancharlesbarron,coronavirus,councilwomaninezbarron,covid-19,nayabaarindefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-6-20-covid-19-and-mental-health-psychologist-dr-jeffrey-gardere--24896885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24896885Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:18:47 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the crisis is causing many to experience stress and anxiety. Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Gardere speaks with us about how to cope during COVID-19.1700anxiety,covid19,drjeffreygardere,mentalhealth,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-2-20-covid-19-and-education-natasha-capers-director-of-the-nyc-coalition-for-educational-justice--24753466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24753466Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:08:33 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAs schools citywide are slated for closure for the remainder of the academic year, some parents are struggling with mandated remote learning with many not even having the proper tools to help students.1648covid19,education,natashacapers,publicschool,remotelearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-30-20-covid-19-and-the-digital-divide-dr-stan-altman-president-of-science-and-art-engagement-new-york--24649576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24649576Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:23:01 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBaruch College professor and President of the nonprofit organization Science and Arts Engagement New York Dr. Stan Altman discusse how COVID-19 is exposing the digital divide in Black and Latino neighborhoods.1808coronavirus,covid19,digitaldivide,internet,stanaltmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-26-20-covid-19-behind-bars-anthonine-pierre-and-clyanna-lightbourn--24398917Statewide Civil Rights Organizer of Citizen Action New York, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting incarcerated New Yorkers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24398917Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:37:24 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAnthonine Pierre, Deputy Director of the Brooklyn Movement Center, and Clyanna Lightbourn, Statewide Civil Rights Organizer of Citizen Action New York, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting incarcerated New Yorkers.Statewide Civil Rights Organizer of Citizen Action New York, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting incarcerated New Yorkers.]]>1356anthoninepierre,clyannalightbourn,coronavirus,covid-19,prisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-23-20-covid-19-and-civil-rights-naacp-president-and-ceo-derrick-johnson--24218964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24218964Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:55:53 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson discusses the civil rights aspect organization’s work during the coronavirus outbreak.1063civilrights,coronavirus,covid-19,derrickjohnson,naacpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-19-20-dr-kitaw-demissie-of-downstate-health-sciences-university-school-of-public-health-discusses-the-coronavirus-outbreak--24076411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24076411Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:52:35 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsThe coronavirus continues to infect people in New York City and across the nation. People are being told to limit their time going out to help slow down the spread.1591coronavirus,covid19,drkitawdemissie,health,newyorkcityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-27-20-special-edition-civil-rights-icon-the-rev-jesse-jackson--23265706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23265706Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:42:49 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsCivil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks with us about several topics inlcuding the presidential election, his upcoming economic summit and his latest book.1648blackamerica,blackvote,civilrights,presidentialelection,revjessejacksonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-6-20-laurie-daniel-favors-esq-discusses-black-participation-in-the-2020-u-s-census--22491110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22491110Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:18:54 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsInterim Director of the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College Laurie Daniel Favors, Esq. talks with us about the importance of Black participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.1606becountednyc,blackamerica,census,lauriedanielfavors,uscensusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-30-20-higher-education-specialist-dr-r-wayne-woodson--22246901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22246901Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:07:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsHigher education specialist Dr. R Wayne Woodson is the great grand nephew of Black History Month founder Carter G. Woodson. On this week's episode, he discusses his work with HBCUs and the legacy of his great uncle.1515blackhistorymonth,cartergwoodson,drrwaynewoodson,hbcu,highereducationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-16-20-herb-boyd-talks-the-trump-impeachment-and-the-2020-election--21758941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21758941Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:10:32 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd discusses several issues in the news.18352020census,2020election,donaldtrump,herbboyd,impeachmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-9-20-news-editor-and-author-wanda-s-lloyd--21526949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21526949Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:52:53 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsA newspaper editor for more than four decades, Wanda Lloyd is the author of the memoir "Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism." During her career she worked at seven daily newspapers including the Washington Post, USA Today, the Miami Herald...2290author,blackamerica,books,journalism,wandalloydfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-27-19-miss-black-new-york-usa-shannon-nia-alomar--18410770https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18410770Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:07:45 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsMiss Black New York USA, Shannon Nia Alomar, talks with AmNews writer Vanessa Love about representing the Empire State, her platform and how she's helping youth.2058missblacknewyorkusa,missblackusa,newyork,pageantqueen,shannonniaalomarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-13-19-activist-tamika-mallory--18263365https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18263365Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:26:52 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsActivist Tamika Mallory sits down with AmNews writers Fikiswa Tsabedze and Chinedu Onyemaobi.2562activist,africanamerican,socialjustice,tamikamallory,womensmarchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-30-19-a-t-mitchell-founder-and-executive-director-of-man-up-inc-talks-about-gun-violence--18128565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18128565Fri, 31 May 2019 00:10:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsIn the aftermath of two shootings in Brooklyn over the Memorial Day weekend, anti-violence advoate A.T. Mitchell talks about the movement to stop the violence.1703atmitchell,brooklyn,guns,manupinc,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-23-19-herb-boyd-talks-the-abortion-ban-trump-and-the-2020-election--18059391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18059391Fri, 24 May 2019 00:24:16 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsAward-winning journalist and author Herb Boyd discusses several issues in the news.18442020election,abortionban,donaldtrump,herbboyd,malcolmxfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-16-19-attorney-michael-hardy-discusses-the-daniel-pantaleo-nypd-trial--17954254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17954254Fri, 17 May 2019 01:36:42 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsGeneral Counsel for the National Action Network, Michael Hardy talks with us about the NYPD trial of Officer Daniel Pantaleo who killed Eric Garner in 2014.1349alsharpton,danielpantaleo,ericgarner,michaelhardy,nationalactionnetworkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-10-19-special-edition-naacp-president-and-ceo-derrick-johnson--17890983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17890983Fri, 10 May 2019 14:37:52 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson discusses the organization's work on the 2020 election, The Census and the nation's current racial climate.16362020census,2020election,derrickjohnson,naacp,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-2-19-remembering-john-singleton-with-entertainment-columnist-flo-anthony--17818961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17818961Thu, 02 May 2019 21:07:43 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsEntertainment columnist Flo Anthony discusses the passing of filmmaker John Singleton along with some other entertainment headlines.1596boysnthehood,director,floanthony,johnsingleton,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-25-19-state-assemblyman-charles-barron-discusses-the-chanel-lewis-sentencing--17746738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17746738Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:16:27 +0000New York Amsterdam News1779chanellewis,charlesbarron,karinavatrano,queens,sentencingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-18-19-columbia-university-student-alexander-mcnab-racially-profiled-by-campus-security--17681457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17681457Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:29:43 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsOn this editiion of the podcast we sit down with Columbia University student Alexander McNab who alleges he was racailly profiled by campus security at Barnard College.1757alexandermcnab,barnardcollege,campussecurity,columbiauniversity,racialprofilingfalsefull