Jami Floyd

Former Director, Race & Justice Unit | New York Public Radio

Jami Floyd appears in the following:

The NYPD's Take on Why Crime Is Down

Monday, February 13, 2017

A top NYPD official spoke to WNYC about the new strategies the department is using to fight crime and strengthen relationships within the city's communities.

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Weekly Roundup: Far Out Lute & Ibibio Sound Machine

Monday, February 06, 2017

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Week of Feb. 6: This week, sounds from West Africa, Crete, and other distant shores, plus the Great American Songbook via Bob Dylan.
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As DC Lawmakers Work to Repeal Obamacare, New York Health Insurers are Making Moves

Thursday, February 02, 2017

The repeal of Obamacare could cause a "meltdown" in the health insurance market, says the CEO of a New York health insurance company.

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How the Travel Ban Is Affecting the New York Art World

Thursday, February 02, 2017

At the moment, one Iraqi scholar is unable to leave the United States to visit his family back home, while another is stuck in London.

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How Trump's EPA Could Affect New York

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

President Trump is taking aim at the Environmental Protection Agency, which could hurt the jobs and health of New Yorkers. 

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Understanding and Treating Sleep Apnea

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Over 22 million Americans are estimated to suffer from the sleep disorder. Here's how you can find out if you're one of them — and get treatment.

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Weekly Music Roundup: L.A. Salami & "Hallelujah Money"

Monday, January 23, 2017

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Week of Jan. 23: This week, musical responses to the Inauguration; a first look at the Brooklyn Folk Festival 2017; and a video premiere!
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WNYC to DC: Anger, not Optimism, Marks Inauguration

Friday, January 20, 2017

The final installment of WNYC's road trip to the inauguration finds our reporters in a dystopic Washington. 

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With Pending Trump Inauguration, Artists and Cultural Institutions Prepare — and Protest

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Ranging from calls for an art strike to free admission to the "Ghostlight Project," New York City's artistic community is preparing for the new Trump administration.

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Video: Race and Pathways to Employment

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Watch the final installment of our four-part event series with social entrepreneurs who are creating innovative pathways to employment here in New York City.

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Video: Race and Equity in Healthcare

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

WNYC's Jami Floyd hosts this exploration of ways to bring healthcare to those who have been neglected and left behind as part of our Solutions Week. 

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Video: Race and Justice Within Criminal Justice

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Hear from social entrepreneurs who are bringing justice back to the criminal justice system. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Lazarus & Two-Toothed Troll

Monday, January 09, 2017

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Week of Jan. 9: This week, the new year kicks into gear with new songs from The Shins, Dirty Projectors, and the late David Bowie.
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Video: Race and Changing the Culture of Tech

Monday, January 09, 2017

Hear from social entrepreneurs who aren’t buying the tech industry’s excuses for the diversity gap — and are instead hacking the culture of tech. Hosted by WNYC's Jami Floyd.

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As 115th Congress Begins, NJ's Newest Rep. Seeks the Center

Thursday, January 05, 2017

In one of the few bright spots for Democrats in the November election, Josh Gottheimer unseated 7-term Republican Scott Garrett in New Jersey's 5th congressional district.

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As Negotiations Over Special Albany Session Break Down, Ethics Reform and Pay Raises Get Put on Hold

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

The impasse closes another tumultuous chapter in the relationship between Gov. Cuomo and state legislators.

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Report: NYPD Oversight Agency Blunts Its Own Criticism of NYPD's Use of Tasers

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The New York Times found the final draft of a report from the Civilian Complaint Review Board was notably different from an initial draft.

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For Jewish Pastries, Head to Harlem

Friday, December 23, 2016

With the holidays upon them, many New Yorkers make their way to Lee Lee's Baked Goods, where owner Alvin Lee Smalls has garnered a following for his nut-filled, buttery rugelach.

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New Yorkers Differ on Trump's Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Friday, December 16, 2016

Attorney David Friedman supports Israeli settlements — and moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. His nomination has sparked both praise and outrage.

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Four Years After Sandy Hook Shooting, Conspiracy Theorists Still Claim It Was a Hoax

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

In the years following the mass shooting of children, conspiracy theories have surfaced claiming it never happened — that it was a scam set up by politicians and gun control advocates.

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