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 housing program in Harlem -- creating solutions for those in need. The founders of Sleep Wise Health on why getting those hours of rest are so important to your overall health. We also learn more about Tag Swag, a new novelty store in Harlem that's empowering young people. And how the New York City Arts Hub is enhancing the lives of students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 immersive, new theatrical event, "Dinner with the Youngers." The event addresses the unique experiences of Black women. Joining us to discuss is the co-founder of Carrie's TOUCH and a breast cancer survivor herself, Rev. Tammie Denyse. Also on our program: "Crumbs From the Table of Joy" -- the opening night production of the award-winning Crossroads Theatre's 47th season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 them to seek counseling when they need it. More than 100 barbershops in our area are part of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health outreach program. Joining us to discuss is Dr. Marilyn Fraser, CEO of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, and Jerome Archer, owner of Platinum Cuts unisex salon in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Also ahead, more on "The Black Family Who Built America," a new book that tells the story of the McKissack family, builders of the nation's largest minority and women-owned design and construction company. Plus, Black Farmers United New York State on the impact of the Trump tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 who became a successful oysterman and homeowner. Both stories were uncovered through genealogical research. Here to tell us more is the village historian of Ossining, New York and author of "Captured Legacy," Joyce Sharrock Cole. Also on our program: Catching up with Erik The Reptile Guy. Erik The Reptile Guy travels the world in search of amazing wildlife to share with young audiences. His PBS series, "Menghayati!" takes viewers on an adventure to Costa Rica, where scientists study endangered species and environmental conservation. Joining us from Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica is Erik Callender, the founder and director of Erik's Reptile Edventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Health system and a longtime advocate for healthcare equity in underserved communities. Dr. Scott joins our program to discuss how One Brooklyn Health is helping its patients amid these concerns. Also ahead, the multi-million dollar investment that's helping the Queens Museum expand its reach, including building the borough's first children's museum. Learn more about "The House That Newark Built" -- a documentary shining a spotlight on house music and it's impact in New Jersey's largest city. Plus, previewing the 56th annual African American Day Parade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 asking if this about government transparency, an intent to tarnish Dr. King's legacy or perhaps deflection. David J. Dent has spent decades covering the intersection of race and politics. The award-winning author and New York University professor joins Here and Now to discuss. Also ahead, the quality of life investments and improvements coming to the Bronx. We hear from the Bronx Borough President, who is leading the way. And the critical need for African American blood donors -- how the American Red Cross is meeting that demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Finally, we take a look at how the Crossroads Theatre Company is building on its legacy of excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 experience significantly more health disparities in comparison to other racial groups, and death rates are higher when it comes to serious illnesses. The Black Health Matters Summit and Expo is a multiplatform initiative that focuses on overall wellness and provides resources and information on managing chronic illnesses. Joining us to discuss is the initiative's founder and CEO, Roslyn Young-Daniels. Plus, a conversation with former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. How she is using her memoir to encourage others to become politically engaged. And viral sensation Lynae Vanee on her new mission to deliver a different kind of nightly newscast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 that was once the state's first Black middle-class community? The five-part limited podcast series, "To Altadena With Love," blends history and the firsthand stories of survivors. Joining us to discuss is the creator and host of the series, Mimi Brown. Also ahead, the so-called "glass cliff." Are top executives of color doomed to fail even if they survive the Trump administration's ban on DEI? From mental health services to youth programs, a look at The Center in New York City, which serves as a critical lifeline for the LGBTQ+ community. Plus, The Knowledge House fighting for tech equity to bridge the digital divide for underserved communities. And the new book, "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer," from New York Times Best Selling Author, Dr. Ian Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the first time ever, the prize-winning "W.E.B Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868-1919" has been enhanced with an audio recording. Vance is the narrator of the extraordinary literary piece of work, and he joins Here and Now to discuss the project and the meaning behind it. Plus, building affordable housing and better lives for families in New Jersey. We'll introduce you to the successful Black female developer whose story began in war-torn Liberia. Also ahead, how The Doe Fund's "Ready, Willing and Able" program continues its legacy of connecting the homeless to jobs and permanent housing. Meanwhile, actor Malik Yoba stops by to chat about his "Flipping the Hood" initiative, which has a focus on education and real estate. And actress Erika Woods discusses her breakout role in the hit series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in funding to New Jersey to replace lead pipes by 2039. New Jersey Future has been at the forefront of helping municipalities and water systems navigate Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR). Joining us to tell us more is New Jersey Future Policy Manager Deandrah Cameron, and Dr. Brian Buckley, Executive Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI) at Rutgers University. Also ahead, the Trump administration's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the root of this year's Curlfest's cancellation -- we'll hear from one of the event's founders. Meanwhile, the Harlem Rocket is a new sight-seeing experience making waves on the Hudson River. We also discuss "The Show Must Go On," a hip-hop mogul's account of life backstage in the music industry. And later, the Harlem School of the Arts has a new summer program giving young gamers a chance to burnish their tech skills for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the first African American to play major league baseball. And grooming a generation: the history of a barbershop and beauty parlor now designated as a historical landmark in Southampton, Long Island. We also speak with the legendary Dionne Warwick on her return to where it all started: the world-famous Apollo Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Here and Now, an exclusive one-on-one conversation with New York legend and former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams. Williams is no stranger to overcoming life's ups and downs. In 2010, amid a problem with substance abuse, he was charged with aggravated assault in the death of a limo driver and sentenced to five years in prison. A DWI charge added a year to his sentence. These days, Williams has a game plan to help others on their own road to redemption, rediscovering their own greatness with the help of his foundation, Rebound. Sandra Bookman sits down with Williams, who reflects on his recovery from addiction and on his time spent in prison after the accidental shooting at his home. We'll also head to Long Island, where Williams is using his second chance at life to help others with their own rebound on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, a one-on-one conversation with former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Jean-Pierre was a senior White House official and senior advisor to former President Joe Biden. She joins Here and Now to discuss how she's using her memoir to encourage others to become politically engaged. Also ahead, viral sensation Lynae Vanee on her new mission to deliver a different kind of nightly newscast. And as the Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture turns 100, the founder's great granddaughter speaks on this centennial milestone. But first: remembering Charlie Rangel, the longtime congressman from Harlem. Rangel was a political power broker for decades, serving nearly 50 years in Congress. The former politician died on May 26 at the age of 94. Here and Now has more on his life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, how one local official is working to raise awareness on a growing health crisis in New York City. About 60,000 New York City adults are diagnosed with diabetes each year, and the disease is most prevalent in the Bronx. The borough is also home to the four neighborhoods with the highest blood sugar levels in the city among people who are diabetic, according to findings presented as a diabetes summit. Borough President Vanessa Gibson is among those now calling for the city to declare a diabetes health emergency, and she joins our program to discuss. Also ahead, nearly 10,000 structures 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 in Altadena. From mental health services to youth program, more on "The Center" in NYC, which serves as a critical lifeline for the LGBTQ+ community. Meanwhile, while you may not look your age or even act your age, there's no way around it. We speak with New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Ian K. Smith, about his new book, "Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer." And later, the signature dance series, "E-Moves Festival: A Movement," is in full bloom for the Harlem Stage spring season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, we take a closer look at the impacts of DEI rollbacks under the Trump administration on Black American history. President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in the private and public sectors are having a profound effect on American life and culture. In an executive order titled "Restoring Truth in American History," the president claims the Smithsonian has come under the influence of divisive race-centered ideology. Joining us to weigh in on what some are calling an attempt to erase Black history is Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, the former director of the Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture and professor of African American Studies and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Also ahead, the New York City Schools Chancellor on a new initiative to train family members and students to help address some of the issues facing public education. We also hear from the high school in Queens graduating students as certified health professionals. And later, talk show host Tamron Hall on her new children's book inspired by her son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, meet the successful Black female developer helping to build affordable housing and better lives for families in New Jersey. In the 1990s at the age of 13, Adenah Bayoh and her family fled war-torn Liberia and eventually resettled in Newark. Today, she's the owner of seven restaurants, including four IHOP franchises. Bayoh is also the first Black woman to win a New Jersey tax credit to build affordable housing, and her latest project will do so much more than just put a roof over the heads of the families who need it. Also ahead, how The Doe Fund's "Ready, Willing and Able" program continues its legacy of connecting the homeless to jobs and permanent housing. Actor Malik Yoba stops by to chat about his "Flipping the Hood" initiative, which has a focus on education and real estate. Meanwhile, actress Erika Woods discusses her breakout role in the hit series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." And a sneak peek at the coming attractions at the New York African Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, efforts to save young lives in the midst of the severe humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Armed, violent gangs currently control much of Haiti, reportedly 85% of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. There is also a significant shortage of basic necessities, including fuel, food and water. The country's health system is also on the verge of collapse, while malnutrition remains widespread, especially among children. Joining us to discuss is Pierre Michelle Kalil, founder of Friends of Haiti NY Corp, and Gregory Victorin, president of Gregory's Learning Center. The two are on a mission to save lives, empower and educate the children of Haiti. Plus, New York City's schools chancellor opens up on the new initiative to train family members and students themselves to address challenges like in-school violence, bullying and vaping. Also ahead, talk show host Tamron Hall discusses her new book, inspired by her son, that introduces children to the landmarks and adventures that await uptown. And later, how the Jazz Power Initiative is transforming young lives through music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, we discuss building Black businesses with the entrepreneurs turning personal challenges into successful endeavors. We'll introduce you to the registered nurse and breast cancer survivor helping other women through her chain of local medical spas. Plus, catching up with the founder of Camille Rose, the nation's leading Black haircare line that started with a home remedy whipped up in the kitchen. Also on our program, how the threat of a life sentence in prison inspired a model-turned-celebrity-makeup-artist and now CEO. We also talk to a former corrections officer who's found the recipe for success in baking cookies. And later, hear from the CEO who's invested in how you start your day, one healthy spoonful at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on Here and Now, how executives of color are navigating the Trump administration's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. President Donald Trump's series of executive orders banning DEI programs are having a major effect on corporate America. Research shows that Black executives, especially women, don't get the same support as their white counterparts. Their success, considered breaking the glass ceiling, may be doomed by the so-called "glass cliff." Here to discuss is Dianne Morales, founder and president of StillRising, and Cynthia Renta, executive director of Girl Be Heard. Also ahead, how The Knowledge House is fighting for tech equity and creating a pipeline for young digital leaders. Plus, meet the black female commercial airline pilot helping other women soar. We also speak with the news anchor making the transition to the big screen in Tyler Perry's new thriller, "Duplicity." And celebrating Black classical musicians at the Gateways Music Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices