Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy NAACP Branch Freedom Fund Breakfast at the Italian Community Center in Troy. The guest speaker at the breakfast was Dr. Jennifer Burns, PhD and professor of History at SUNY Albany. Willie recorded her speech on the "Free Black Community In Troy, NY Before 1861." This labor segment is part one of a four-part series.

HMM Producer KP Holler is joined in the studio by Professor Tom Mackey from Empire State University to discuss the new BA/BS programs in Digital Arts & Media launching at the university in Spring 2024.

Image description: HMM Producer KP Holler is in the foreground with Prof. Tom Mackey behind in the Sancruary Radio studio.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of Climate Change Superfund Act.

Then, Willie Terry finishes his interview with Larry Wittner.

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe talks with artists creating murals for Troy Art Block.

After that, KP Holler chats with Professor Tom Mackey.

Finally, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with the women behind Women Picturing Revolution and editors of Black Matrilineage, Photography, and Representation, who will be giving a book talk at the Sanctuary this Saturday.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Eric J. Morser, Professor and Director of Civic Engagement at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Willie asked about the Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) Labor Project he worked on with students and community members. In this two-part labor segment, Professor Morser talks about his involvement in the labor project and what he hopes to accomplish. This is part two of the conversation.

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Eric J. Morser, Professor and Director of Civic Engagement at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Willie asked about the Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) Labor Project he worked on with students and community members. In this two-part labor segment, Professor Morser talks about his involvement in the labor project and what he hopes to accomplish. This is part one of the conversation.

We begin with an overview of the upsurge of violence between Israel and Palestinians.

Then, we hear about the Radix Center’s upcoming pawpaw tasting event.

Later on, Election Watch features Darcie Cunningham Case, the GOP candidate in District 4 for Troy City Council.

After that, KP Holler interviews Jayana LaFountain about photography, being a doula, and the upcoming event on Saturday Oct 14 at the Sanctuary.

Finally, we end with Andrea Cunliffe’s preview of the upcoming Kaleidescape: A Sonic Journey at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

The Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in Albany's South End is holding a pawpaw tasting on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:00 PM. The pawpaw is a tree native to North America that produces large fruits that taste like a blend of banana, mango, and vanilla custard. Uncommon in upstate New York and resistant to commodification, Radix has produced a large crop of this "anti-capitalist fruit" this year. Scott Kellogg of Radix talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Radix is located at 153 Grand Street in Albany.

Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

First, Moses Nagel brings us an Albany Common Council wrap-up from October 2 and 3.

Then, Elizabeth EP Press profiles Aaron Vera, who is running for Troy City Council District 4.

Later on, Brea Barthel was at the Troy Public Library for Banned Book Week and brings us titles of some commonly banned books.

After that, KP Holler gets the scoop on the Barn’s upcoming FUSION anti-gala that has a Friday the 13th theme.

Finally, we speak with Petra Kuppers who is coming to Troy this week. She will be giving two interactive events based in movement at the Sanctuary on Thursday, October 12, starting at 5:00 PM.

What reduces waste, helps people declutter, and supplies people with needed items? A Drop or Swap! Music for the World’s founder Lavender joined us live on 10/4/23 to talk about the benefits of this event.

On Friday, September 29, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Larry Wittner, a member of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. Larry discussed more history of the Solidarity Committee's involvement in labor and social issues and his involvement in the civil rights and peace movement. This Labor segment is part two of Willie's interview with Larry Wittner.