Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we depart from our regular program to bring you a Juneteenth special. The segments in today’s episodes are all produced by our Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry and were originally broadcast in 2019.

We begin with a question: What is Juneteenth?

Then, Willie Terry takes us to the 2019 Juneteenth Celebration of the Capital Region in Central Park in Schenectady and speaks with vendors. In today’s program Willie Terry interviews:

Rachel Conn, Executive Director of the Hamilton Hill Art Center, the Center co-sponsored the event.

Kareem Ture, poet and author of books: “Mahogany Scriptures” and “Chocolate Clouds.”

Beverly Bardequez, President of the Rapp Road Historical District about the History of the Rapp Road African-American Community in Albany.

And Jacqueline Kane, author of “A Real Whole Lot: A WWII Soldier’s Love Letters to His Wife.”

Mert Simpson is the incumbent Albany County Legislator for District 2 (Arbor Hill, Sheridan Hollow). He faces a spirited challenge in the June 27th democratic primary. Mert has been a leader in the climate justice movement and has been a social and racial justice activist for decades, including in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. He discusses his campaign and the issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with The National Labor relations board finds merit to SEIU unfair chargers on capital roots.

Then, Niko Nagel-Derby interviews the partner of Bayard Rustin, a gay civil rights leader and a Quaker.

Later on, Dulicina Diggs talks with Ed fox about opioid overdoses and services to help those with drug addiction.

After that, Emily Ledyard tells us how the washington park farmers is losing the space for half of the planned dates.

Finally, Sina Basila Hickey tells us about the FlagSSS Day (that's flags with three 's's) celebration.

FlagSSS Day is a celebration of all flags, a day of joy, a day to dance in the streets... This year's parade drew a crowd of joyous people with flags and outfits of all kinds. Organized by Hana van der Kolk, Angela Beallor, and Elizabeth Press (EP), FlagSSS Day began in 2019 and has since organized other events like As the Crow Flies. This year FlagSSS Day received a grant to commission artists to create flags (stay tuned for a story on those artists). Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey reports.

The State Department of Transportation, as part of its $5 million study to reimagine the I-787 corridor. is holding a community meeting 4:30-7:30 pm, on June 27 at the MVP Arena in Albany, It's critical that the community show up and give their input. Like many urban highways, I-787 is reaching the end of its lifespan. To date, 39 U.S. cities—including Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse—have opted to eliminate these high-maintenance money pits in favor of roadway redesign.

Jodi Smits Anderson of the Albany Riverfront Collaborative outlines alternate visions which embraces community, climate resiliency, and increased access to the Hudson River with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

H Bosh Jr Talks with Mr Abrahams about 3rd annual African Heritage Day Parade

and the legacy and history of the event.

Miki Conn is the former executive director or the Hamilton Hill Arts Center. She spoke with H Bosh Jr and Lavender for Hudson Mohawk Magazine about Juneteenth, the history behind that day and the upcoming celebration in Schenectady.

The City of Albany has decided that the Washington Park Farmer's Market will not be allowed to run for 4 separate weekends, causing controversy for the vendors who rely on that income. Emily Ledyard speaks with Scott Abraham, the owner and director of the Washington Park Farmer's Market, to learn more.

SEIU Local 200United reports the National Labor Relations Board has found there is merit to the unfair labor practice charges filed by the union and will issue a complaint against Capital Roots and Chief Executive Officer Amy Klein. Organizer Sean Collins provides an update on the organizing effort to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

To mark Pride month, Nikolai Nagel-Dreby and the Albany Quaker meeting spoke with Walter Neagle about his life with renown gay civil rights leader and quaker, Bayard Rustin.