On The Morning Show, we love celebrating people who move with purpose — and Steven B. Walters is one of those rare artists whose presence shines just as brightly on the inside as it does on the outside. Steven bridges the worlds of fashion, film, mentorship, and community, and now he’s pouring all of that brilliance into the revival of […]
Steven B. Walters — Actor. Model. Mentor. Host of the Harlem Boys Choir.
The Freedom to be Enough
**Scripture:** Romans 8:1 — *“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”* Good morning, family. Today, we’re letting go of one of the heaviest bags many of us still carry — religious guilt. You know the one. The “you should’ve known better,” “you could’ve prayed longer,” “you didn’t show up enough” kind of guilt. The […]
Zohran Mamdani Wins: New York Enters a New Era of Leadership and Culture
New York City woke up to a new chapter this morning. Zohran Mamdani has officially won the race for mayor—ushering in a bold and youthful vision for the city’s future. At 34 years old, Mamdani’s election makes history. He is New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, and one of the youngest to ever hold the office. But beyond […]
Voting for Our Voice: What Harlem Should Know About Local & National Elections
Harlem, it’s time to get ready — because what happens at the ballot box, both here in the city and across the country, impacts our future in big ways. Local Focus: New York City Before the nation’s eyes turn to the big marquee races, right here in New York City we’re deciding who leads our neighborhoods, our schools, our streets. […]
Who Pays for Empty Prisons? The Hidden Cost of America’s Incarceration Industry
Good morning, Harlem. Today we’re shining a light on a system that too often operates in the shadows: the world of private prisons — and the surprising way your tax dollars support them. Here’s the story in a nutshell: Federal and state governments have signed contracts with private jail operators that guarantee a certain number of inmates must be housed. […]
Grace has no dress code
Good morning, family. Before you rush into today, pause for a second. Take a breath. Feel that? That’s grace — and it’s already working before you make a single move. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. You don’t need to be perfect to show up. The point isn’t to impress grace; it’s to move with it. […]