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 Coming up on Here and Now, a classic choreopoem for girls of color is reimagined with music at Lincoln Center. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ntozake Shange's powerful choreopoem, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf." To mark this milestone, Lincoln Center's American Songbook series is presenting a re-imagined, musical treatment of the classic. It te...

Coming up on Here and Now, a classic choreopoem for girls of color is reimagined with music at Lincoln Center. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ntozake Shange's powerful choreopoem, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf." To mark this milestone, Lincoln Center's American Songbook series is presenting a re-imagined, musical treatment of the classic. It tel...

Coming up on Here and Now, we learn more about a nationally-recognized human services organization changing lives for more than 60 years. For anyone facing serious life challenges, Samaritan Daytop Village is a place of hope and new beginnings. Its services have enhanced the lives of thousands of New Yorkers for over six decades. Joining us to discuss the organization's work and mission are agency...

In celebration of Women's History Month, Here and Now pays tribute to one of the most influential Black journalists of our time. Susan L. Taylor, the former Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine, sits down with anchor Sandra Bookman on this special half-hour edition of Here and Now. Taylor not only helped empower Black women over the years, she also helped shape Black culture, becoming a driving for...

Coming up on Here and Now, we speak with Black entrepreneurs who are tapping into alternative pathways while building a career and growing wealth. No one has been harder hit by the current flailing economy than Black women, who have faced higher job losses than any other demographic group, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Starting a new career can be daunting, but repositioning skillset...

Coming up on Here and Now, we continue to celebrate Black History Month by speaking with the granddaughter of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson. As we mark Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on African Americans who have excelled in the world of sports and broken racial barriers. Jackie Robinson leads that list. Robinson became the first African American to play major league b...

Coming up on Here and Now, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the pioneering Civil Rights leader. Jesse Jackson was a major player on the world stage for over five decades. His moral vision and fiery oratory reflective of what he believes was the promise of America -- a promise he was determined to see kept for every American. His "Keep, Hope, Live" was more than just a catchp...

Coming up on Here and Now, how a partnership between Mount Sinai and the Real Dads Network is changing habits and saving lives among Black men. As we mark American Heart Health Month, we're taking a closer look at health disparities in the Black community. Today, we're putting a spotlight on often undiagnosed heart conditions in Black men. A local cardiologist is partnering with Black fathers in a...

Coming up on Here and Now, we discuss how the Trump administration's threat to cut federal funding to New York is impacting the availability of child care in the city. It was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's key campaign promises: free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is partnering with Mamdani, pledging universal and affordable child care across the state. Howe...

Coming up on Here and Now, we remember the life and legacy of Civil Rights activist Claudette Colvin. You may not know the name, but she was a true Civil Rights pioneer, a real hidden figure. Colvin refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, months before Rosa Parks gained international fame. Colvin died earlier in January. She was 86 years old. Back in 2013, Ms. Colvin sat down with Here an...

Coming up on Here and Now, we learn more about the affordable housing program in Harlem that's creating solutions for those in need. Nearly 3 million New Yorkers are spending more than 30% of their income on housing, according to a New York State Comptroller Report. The report points to evidence that the state has one of the highest housing burdens in the nation. Since its inception, the Harlem Co...

As New York City's largest borough, and second most populated, Queens is home to nearly 2.3 million people. The borough is known for its historical landmarks, major airports, sports, entertainment venues and famous Atlantic Coast beaches. It's also in Queens that African Americans have a rich, longstanding history. The borough was once home to abolitionists and stops on the Underground Railroad. I...

Coming up on Here and Now, we introduce you to a groundbreaking author who is defying the odds both on and off the field. As a professional football player, the first African American female NFL coach and the first woman to coach the New York Jets, Collette V. Smith truly follows her own playbook. And now in her new book for young readers, "Collette's Courage," Smith is encouraging others to follo...

Coming up on Here and Now, we celebrate the progress made in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. As we mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're hearing from the mother of superstar Beyonce, Tina Knowles. Knowles recently sat down with Eyewitness News anchor Sade Baderwina about her own breast cancer journey and her mission to inspire others. Also ahead, the affordable ho...

Coming up on Here and Now, the inspiring story behind a new theatrical approach helping Black women navigate a breast cancer diagnosis. "You're not alone sis." That's the message from the nonprofit Carrie's TOUCH, as it focuses on helping Black women not just survive, but thrive after being diagnosed with breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the group is staging an immer...

Coming up on Here and Now, we discuss how one local nonprofit organization in Brooklyn is on a mission to promote community health and wellness among Black men. Black males are 40% less likely than other men to seek mental health treatments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Barbershop Talk with Brothers initiative is meeting Black men where they are, while encourage...

Coming up on Here and Now, we introduce you to a village historian working to uncover the little known stories of African Americans. For one woman in New York's Westchester County, sharing these stories about African Americans is a lifelong passion, and it also happens to be her job. Stories include those about the Black-owned Rising Sun Golf and Country Club, as well as the formerly enslaved man...

Coming up on Here and Now, the impact of Medicaid cuts on New Yorkers and how one local health care system plans to address the challenge. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will have a significant impact on New Yorkers. The state is expected to lose billions of dollars in Medicaid funding and millions of people stand to lose their health care coverage. Dr. Sandra Scott is the CEO of the One Brooklyn He...

Coming up on Here and Now, we discuss President Donald Trump's controversial call to declassify FBI files on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The recent declassification of FBI files related to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has garnered some mixed emotions. Despite the objections of the King family, President Trump ordered the release of the documents. But now some people are...

This week on "Here and Now" we remember the life of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "Theo" from "The Cosby Show." He appeared on "Here and Now" just one year before his tragic death. Also, we take you to this year's "Hue Affair," an important marketplace for women of color in the beauty business. The Third Annual Black Author's Festival in Sag Harbor celebrates Black authors and promotes literacy. Fin...

Coming up on Here and Now, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and the ongoing efforts to save young lives in the troubled island nation. Also ahead, how [url HREF="https://blackhealthmatters.com/" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow"]Black Health Matters[/url] is addressing health disparities in the African American community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans...

Coming up on Here and Now, rebuilding a historic Black community in California after a devastating wildfire. Nearly 10,000 buildings were destroyed in the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County in Southern California. One of the hardest hit areas was the historic African American community of Altadena. So many businesses, homes and lives were destroyed. So, what does the future look like for a place tha...

Coming up on Here and Now, award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance shares his latest project: the first audio edition of "W.E.B Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868-1919." Arguably one of the most prominent and well respected African American scholars, Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois was the first Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard University. He was also one of the founding members of the NAACP. Now, for t...

Coming up on Here and Now, addressing lead concerns in the state of New Jersey and its potential impacts on children's health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even low levels of lead can have major effect on a child's capacity to learn, ability to pay attention and their academic achievement. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided more than $100 million...

Coming up on Here and Now, shining a spotlight on local museums that document African American history, culture and the arts. First up, an update on the construction of the long-awaited Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx. The museum is meant to preserve the history of rap music and trace its impact as a worldwide cultural phenomenon. Also ahead, the Jackie Robinson Museum honoring the life and legacy of...