Jami Floyd

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

Jami Floyd appears in the following:

Choosing What to See at Tribeca Film Fest

Monday, April 11, 2016

With more than a 100 films, as well as shorts, talks and virtual programming, how do you decide what to see? Richard Brody at the New Yorker shares has some advice.

Why the Heck are Cruz and Kasich Campaigning in the Bronx?

Friday, April 08, 2016

Apparently, it's a smart way to win delegates.

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Tackling Justice and Police Violence Through Fiction

Wednesday, April 06, 2016

Jonathan Shapiro's new novel, "Deadly Force" takes on policing in communities of color and the rough task of prosecuting dirty cops.

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Ute Lemper on Preserving the Music of the Holocaust

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

The German singer is one of the voices behind a decades-long project to recover music written in concentration camps and ghettos during WWII.

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The $15 Minimum Wage Increase Is a Victory for New York Workers — Sort Of

Friday, April 01, 2016

Minimum wage workers in New York City will see their pay rise to $15 an hour by the end of 2018. But outside of the city, the increase will be much slower.

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Casting on Broadway, and the Case of Hamilton

Thursday, March 31, 2016

The Broadway musical Hamilton is facing backlash over a casting call seeking "non-white" performers.

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Prosecutors Hardly Ever Face Consequences for Misconduct: Report

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

A new report from the Innocence Project found prosecutors across the U.S. are almost never held accountable for mistakes that land innocent people in prison.

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Videos Show New Jersey Mayor Allegedly Using City Employees For Personal Jobs

Thursday, March 24, 2016

WNBC found city workers have been showing up at the personal residence of Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres, and apparently doing work.

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Justice Department: Iranians Were Behind Cyberattack on Dam

Thursday, March 24, 2016

 All seven worked for Iranian computer companies that did work on behalf of the Iranian government, the U.S. said.

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Trump Courts Skeptical Pro-Israel Lobby After Series of Missteps

Monday, March 21, 2016

The GOP front-runner will attempt to ease the minds of Jewish leaders, many of whom are uneasy with his candidacy.

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NY GOP Chair Says He’ll Stick by Party’s Nominee for President

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Ed Cox wouldn’t say he’s supporting Donald Trump, but he’s not distancing himself from the candidate either.

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Obama Nominates Merrick Garland for Supreme Court

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The 63-year-old Chief Judge on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, is considered a surprising choice by SCOTUS watchers. 

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Old Pipes a Significant Source of Lead Poisoning, Expert Says

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Aging schools across the country, like those in Newark, are a potential risk for exposure to lead.

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Fairway's Deep Financial Troubles

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The specter of bankruptcy might be looming for New York City's iconic supermarket.

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Trump University on the Stump and in a New York Court

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says it's easier for the candidate to trumpet his now-defunct university on the campaign trail than it will be in court.

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Ramarley Graham's Mom: 'Their Lives Don't Matter'

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara declined to prosecute NYPD officers for the shooting death of an 18-year-old. Here, the teen's mom speaks out. 

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Manhattan D.A.: Low-Level Offenses Will Not Be Prosecuted in Criminal Court

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said his decision not to prosecute low-level offenses in criminal court won't affect the quality-of-life of New Yorkers.

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Where Does Trump's Candidacy Leave Moderate Republicans?

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman said she was surprised by Gov. Christie's endorsement of Trump, even though she had heard it might happen.

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Wilhemina's War: A Story of HIV/AIDS in South Carolina

Monday, February 29, 2016

Emmy Award-winning journalist June Cross explores the impact of AIDS through the lens of of one family living with the virus and struggling to find care.

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Uncovering Water Pollution in Hoosick Falls

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Residents in the small town of Hoosick Falls have been drinking bottled water for the past two months — but a hazardous chemical was found in their water supply almost two years ago.

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