NYAN Podcast

Marq Claxton

Marq 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.

New York Amsterdam News · 2/4/21 Marq Claxton, Black Law Enforcement Alliance

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Herb 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.

New York Amsterdam News · 1/14/21 Amsterdam New Senior Writer Herb Boyd

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Dr. Kitaw Demissie returns to the podcast to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine.

New York Amsterdam News · 12/17/20 Dr. Kitaw Demissie, Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health

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National 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.

New York Amsterdam News · 12/10/20 Philip Smith, Founder and President of the National African American Gun Association

State Senator Kevin Parker (New York State Senate photo)

Brooklyn State Sen. Kevin Parker discusses a bill he’s introduced that would declare racism a “Public Health Crisis” in New York State.

New York Amsterdam News · State Senator Kevin Parker

Gabrielle Union and Larry Sims (Image Courtesy of Flawless by Gabrielle Union

Award-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.