Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On today’s episode of Rhythm of Rebellion, Taina speaks with Ivelisse Diaz, a dynamic force in the world of Bomba, an emblematic Puerto Rican musical tradition that emerged 400 years ago from our African ancestors. Ivelisse shares her journey, from learning Bomba as a child, to becoming director of La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón based in Chicago's Humboldt Park community with classes offered throughout the world. Her story unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of Bomba as a tool for healing, resistance, reciprocity, and remembrance.

LISTEN to entire episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music.

More info about Ivelisse Diaz at: bomberadecorazon.com IG @laescuelitabdc or @ivelisse_diaz_

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Hear about all the cool activities going on at Troy Library's Lansingburgh and Main branches in late November & Early December. There's something for everyone: crafting pendants, gingerbread houses, and knitted scarves; getting tech help with devices; joining groups on reading clubs, anime, and story time; and lots more. Plus a special event on December 2nd on the history of the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with display of an original edition of its first publication ever in a Troy newspaper. Librarians Laurie Dreyer, Carol Roberts, and Ian Hauck share info on all that, and even a "community coloring book." For details, see https://thetroylibrary.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry held a RoundTable Discussion entitled "The Struggle Continues" with Freedom Fighter and Civil Rights icon Mukasa Dada, aka Willie Rick, who coined the slogan "Black Power." The Part-time correspondents Carlos Dufflar and Angel Martinez also joined the discussion.

Carlos is a poet and was involved in the 1968 Poor People's Campaign, and Angel Martinez, Son of Carlos, is a Professor of History at Hunter College in New York City—part one.

On Saturday, November 18 at 11am, The Albany Public Library is hosting a talk at the Washington Avenue branch. The talk features labor activist and civil rights leader Bill Fletcher Jr. in conversation with black feminist author and activist Barbara Smith. The event will focus on how to talk about the conflict in the Ukraine now that it has been pushed aside in the news by the bombing and killing in Gaza and Israel. Moses Nagel spoke with them both to preview the event.

Caelan McPherson is a Hudson Mohawk Magazine volunteers who has dedicate many hours to the Sanctuary and this program. Caelan McPherson spoke with Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey about how HMM allowed him to develop skills that eventually led him to work at WAMC as a control room operator.

We begin with an interview about the NY Renews Coalition budget and legislative climate priorities.

Then, we cover last week’s die-in at Congressmember Paul Tonko’s office to support a ceasefire.

Later on, Kristoph DiMaria talks about an upcoming Will Kempe’s Players and Creative Action Unlimited version of "It's a Wonderful Life" that gives unique spin to the performance experience

After that, we hear from Joseph Jenkins, author of the Humanure Handbook, the preeminent resource on composting human waste.

Finally, we invite Caelan McPherson to talk about how his work with Hudson Mohawk Magazine gave him the skillsets to become a wamc control room operator.

"It's a Wonderful Life" has been adapted into an Anonymous Theater performance. Kristoph DiMaria, co-founder and director of development at Will Kempe’s Players, spoke with correspondent Sina Basila Hickey about what Anonymous Theater is and how he is working with Creative Action Unlimited's Michael Kennedy to give this classic story a new twist.

https://www.willkempesplayers.com/

On Monday November 20, more than 3 years after federal and state laws were changed to require the Norlite Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Cohoes to require the company to treat its hazardous ash as a hazardous material, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing in Cohoes, NY on its proposed permit modification to require Norlite to comply with the law. The hearing at the Cohoes Senior Citizen Center will start at 6 pm. Tom Morrissey of Lights Out Norlite talks with Mark Dunlea.

NY Renews, a broad climate justice coalition, formally launched their Climate, Jobs, and Justice Package on Wednesday, November 15. Justin Wood of the NY Lawyers for the Public Interest discusses some of the key climate proposals and budget requests. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Mike McLaughlin describes his comedy as long stories that don't have punch lines. He came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak about the comedy scene in Albany, being a full time comedian in NYC for several years, and coming back to Albany.

He has upcoming shows at The Lark Street Tavern:

Sat. 11/18/23 with headliner Peter Revello, and on 1/7/24 opening for Geoffrey Asmus.

Thanks to Brad Monkell for setting up this interview.