Shawn Yancy

Washington, D.C.

News Anchor at WRC-TV (Washington, DC)

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Indultos por cannabis y combatir el racismo: Wes Moore discute sus prioridades

1 week ago | telemundowashingtondc.com | Shawn Yancy |Katie Leslie

El gobernador de Maryland, Wes Moore, anunció el jueves que indultará miles de casos de posesión de cannabis en el estado. Moore está otorgando cerca de 7,000 nuevos indultos por delitos menores relacionados con el cannabis. El año pasado, firmó una orden de clemencia que indultó a 175,000 personas cuyos cargos por cannabis, según él, representaban una barrera injusta para el empleo. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo 44.
Maryland Gov. Moore issues cannabis pardons, announces homeownership program

1 week ago | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy |Katie Leslie

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will pardon thousands of cases of cannabis possession in the state, he announced Thursday. The governor made the announcement at a Juneteenth event and also announced a new program to increase race-based equity. In an interview with News4 earlier this week, Moore called these initiatives part of the "work of repair" he said is necessary to address ways communities of color have suffered from the systemic impacts of racism.
How a nonprofit uses grandparents' wisdom to aide in mental wellness

3 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy |Patricia Fantis

NBC WashingtonAt 63, Robin Baxter was in limbo: homeless, moving between family and friends, with no real place to live. "I just felt embarrassed," Baxter said. "I didn't really believe this was something that I was dealing with."But a quiet rooftop at Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Northwest D.C. changed all of that. With the help of the Friendship Bench, Baxter found support and companionship with retired D.C. school teacher Angela Jasper.
Barry's widow sees positive side of &pizza controversy

Nov 15, 2024 | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy

The widow of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry found an ad campaign that mocked her husband as racist and disgusting, but she told News4 she found a positive amid the controversy. Last month, D.C.-based pizza chain &pizza introduced an ad campaign for a new dessert called Marion Berry Knots, the ads used words and imagery that referenced substance abuse and made light of Barry's drug arrest.
‘A Beard Like My Dad’: Local author talks about children’s book – NBC4 Washington

Jun 10, 2024 | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy

Artist and author Michael Warren released a book inspired by his son and the diversity of father-son relationships. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.
‘Don't be scared': Brother, sister diagnosed with same rare disease have different outcomes

Feb 29, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Shawn Yancy

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Arlington hospital opens new center designed for female patients

Nov 28, 2023 | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy |Patricia Fantis

VHC Health in Arlington is the latest hospital hopping on a growing nationwide trend: designing centers specifically for their female patients. The Charlotte Stump Benjamin Center for Women's Health has opened its doors, and will address the needs of women in every stage of their life, from pregnancy to parenthood and everything that follows. It's designed to be a one-stop shop for women's healthcare.
‘It's unreal': AI helping paralysis patients regain movement and communicate

Nov 21, 2023 | nbcchicago.com | Shawn Yancy |Patricia Fantis

4:11 How AI is helping paralysis patients move, speak again Replay Ad: 4:08 Live 0:04/ 4:11 This is a sample Color Opacity Font Size Color Effect Color Opacity Two cutting-edge clinical trials are using artificial intelligence to help patients with paralysis regain movement in their body and reclaim their voice. For years, Keith Thomas has been unable to move his arms and hands after a diving accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. "I went to dive into the pool aggressively, as...
‘It's unreal': AI helping paralysis patients regain movement, communicate

Nov 20, 2023 | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy |Patricia Fantis

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Near-death experiences: Here’s what researchers have found

Nov 7, 2023 | nbcwashington.com | Shawn Yancy |Patricia Fantis

Researchers now believe one in 20 people will have a near-death experience. A professor who has spent the past 50 years studying the phenomenon says people typically describe similar experiences. Joan Fowler, 63, says she had a near-death experience almost 35 years ago. She was cycling down the Pacific Coast Highway when she was hit by a truck. She remembers the California sun hitting her face as she biked to the beach, and then the crush of metal.