In Black History Month, political and business leaders talk with David Cruz about the challenges the Black community in New Jersey faces. After the federal government moved against diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan (R-Cape May), Democratic strategist Jeannine Frisby LaRue and John Harmon, the president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, discuss how much progress has actually been made.

Then, Montclair State University professor and epidemiologist Stephanie Silvera talks about what potential funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health could mean for her university and other universities in the state. She also suggests ways to protect yourself and your family this flu season.

Watch Chat Box on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel Thursdays at 6 p.m., and on NJ PBS Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.