WHUT Original Specials
for our brothers: a candid conversATION on black men’s health
Black men suffer worse health than any other racial group in America thus, sadly also resulting in them having the lowest life expectancy. This special invites black men to have a very lively and candid conversation on their responsibility to every aspect of their health; addressing issues that black men don’t often discuss like aging, mental health and trust in the healthcare system.
The golden year: howard women’s basketball
Since 1974, the women’s basketball program has been committed to excellence that extends beyond the court. Facing triumph and challenges, the women’s basketball team continues to raise the bar— embodying the spirit of resilience, determination and pride.
50 Years with Kojo Nnamdi
Kojo Nnamdi has been the voice of the DMV for more than 50 years on both radio and television, covering everything from politics to health; and race relations to literature. Nnamdi’s longtime friend and fellow TV host, Rock Newman, puts Nnamdi in the interview seat for a candid conversation on the life and career of the man behind the voice.
Homelessness Reframed
WHUT's Morgyn Wood hosts a round table discussion on the impact of homelessness in the DC Area and the need to shift our thinking around the current systems in place to serve those in need. Participants include representatives from the homeless community, those who have experienced homelessness first-hand to advocates, activists and those working directly to do what they can to help.
FOR OUR SISTERS – A CONVERSATION ON BREAST CANCER
One in eight women in the U.S. will get breast cancer in their lifetime, more than 40,000 women will die from it each year. Black women may be genetically predisposed to more aggressive forms of breast cancer. In fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer death in black women. Former news anchor Andrea Roane talks to a panel of experts and cancer survivors to hear answers and find hope.