Jami Floyd appears in the following:
Ed Mullins' Power Over New York City's Police Force
Friday, August 21, 2020
Ed Mullins, the head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association, has been accused of racism, homophobia and misogyny.
What Kamala Harris Means to Black Women and Indian Americans
Friday, August 21, 2020
Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to appear on a presidential ticket. So how important is that representation? And what does it mean that she could have been the nominee?
Ask A College Freshmen What It's Like To Start School Amid A Global Pandemic
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Three students starting college this fall discuss remote classes, quarantining in dorm rooms, and navigating social life over Zoom.
NJ Supreme Court Reins In Newark's Civilian Oversight Of Police
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
New Jersey's Supreme Court said Newark's civilian oversight panel did not have the legal right to compel officers to testify before them.
Companies With Problematic Pasts Got Government Loans
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Some companies faced penalties for environmental, workplace and fraud violations, among others.
Looking Back to Women's Suffrage, A New Outlet Aims To Empower Disenfranchised Voters Today
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
A non-profit newsroom named after the amendment giving women the right to vote is focused on giving women of color the reporting they need to make political decisions.
How The NYPD Fails To Share Evidence With the Civilian Complaint Review Board
Monday, August 17, 2020
A new report from ProPublica examines how the NYPD obstructs investigations by the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Weekly Music Roundup: Emily Barker, Anjimile, and PJ Morton
Monday, August 17, 2020
New Sounds
Week of August 18: This week, Emily Barker’s dystopian folk, PJ Morton’s gospel/reggae, and Jonsi’s collaboration with Elizabeth Fraser. Plus, a new album from the Mountain Goats.
Judge Says Thousands Of Primary Ballots Missing Postmarks Must Be Counted While Board Plans Appeal
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections certified the results of the June 23 primary Tuesday.
NYC's Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot Resigns
Tuesday, August 04, 2020
In a message to her staff she said that the health department would have to work closely with other agencies to prepare for an "inevitable second wave."
Weekly Music Roundup: Galya Bisengalieva, Run the Jewels, and Mike Block's Global Crew
Monday, August 03, 2020
New Sounds
Week of Aug 3: This week, music for an ecological catastrophe by Galya Bisengalieva; a global cast joins cellist Mike Block; and Run The Jewels return a favor.
Why New York City's Census Director Says Ending Door Knocking Early Will Be "Disastrous"
Friday, July 31, 2020
Census workers and advocates say this will result in a massive undercount, especially for immigrants and communities of color.
Cringing Our Way Through 'Indian Matchmaking'
Thursday, July 30, 2020
What the Netflix series that is on everyone's lips gets right — and so wrong.
Weekly Music Roundup: Taylor Swift, Ala.Ni, and Cinder Well
Monday, July 27, 2020
New Sounds
Week of July 27: This week, Taylor Swift’s surprising new album Folklore; captivating singer Ala.Ni’s lament for Emmett Till; and doom-folk from Irish-based artist Cinder Well.
The Heartbeat of New York City: Pulse Checking The Culture Economy
Friday, July 24, 2020
New York City's arts and culture scene is struggling due to the pandemic, and the economic future is bleak.
Baseball Is Back...With Cardboard Fans & Laughtracks
Thursday, July 23, 2020
New York's first home baseball game in a shortened, COVID-restricted season is Friday at Citi Field between The Mets and the Braves.
The Docket: Can The Federal Government Send Troops Into Cities?
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
A legal scholar says while the federal government has the right to send troops to cities and states to protect its interests, the issue is what the troops are doing.
How Asian American Communities Are Confronting Their Complicated History With Black Americans
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Many Asian Americans using this moment to call out anti-Blackness in their own communities.
What Police Reform Looks Like Six Years After Eric Garner's Killing
Friday, July 17, 2020
Six years ago Eric Garner was killed by an NYPD officer, who was later fired but never charged. Protesters are still taking to the streets.
Trump's New Campaign Manager Has Bridgegate Roots
Thursday, July 16, 2020
President Trump is turning to Bill Stepien — a former Chris Christie aide who, after being fired in the wake of the Bridgegate scandal, grew close to Jared Kushner.
