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Luis 'L-Majesty' Pabon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Poet and Spoken Word Artist born and raised in the Bronx, NY. He is the author of eight books of poetry, most recently Trouble Man (Kindle Publishing Direct, 2021) Luis currently resides in Albany, NY, and has just completed his next full collection of poems entitled Luxurious Wreckage (forthcoming, 2023). Luis enjoys traveling, laughing, and finding new ways to cope with inflation. You can usually find him either on Facebook (lamenting the evils of the world) or crying in one of the aisles at Price Chopper.

Luis read his poem "When the Boyfriend of Your Lover Calls You in the Middle of the Night” at Nitty Gritty Slam #89 at The Low Beat in Albany, NY on March 3, 2015.

In this first of a special two-part interview, we talk about this poem, relationships, healing the wounds that are left behind, and coming out the other side.

Ramon Cruz is ending his three-year term as the first Latino president of the national Sierra Club. He talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about some of the challenges and successes of the Sierra Club and the climate movement in recent years.

Allie Bohm of the New York Civil Liberties Union joined Elizabeth Press (EP) to talk about protecting access to gender-affirming care in New York State.

In related news, The Hospital Transparency Act passed in the New York State Senate, and the Assembly will have the opportunity to move it forward if they come back for special session. This bill will allow people to know where they can receive gender-affirming care in New York.

While Hawaiian artist Daryn Keahi has been in Troy, he has been volunteering with Hudson Mohawk Magazine and other Sanctuary projects. Mark Dunlea interviewed Daryn about Hawaii, raising kids who are fluent in Hawaiian (teaching and learning Hawaiian was banned in 1896 but there has been a recent revival of the language), Queen Lili‘uokalani, and protests over Indigenous land. Daryn Keahi will co-host on Wednesdays with Mark Dunlea until the end of June.

Hip hop artist Lil Kyo XR describes his influences, creative process, and abstract-view of musical lyricism in this interview conducted by Tria Luv for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. With four albums already out on all platforms, get a behind the scenes look on what makes Lil Kyo an artist who boasts over 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and is soon to release his fifth album.

Hear about the Juneteenth celebrations planned for Saturday, June 17th, at Albany's Underground Railroad Education Center as well as the African American Cultural Center and the State Museum. Paul Stewart, UREC's co-founder, also explains the work involved in restoring the 19th century residence of Black abolitionists Stephen and Harriet Myers, and announces recent approval by the New York State Assembly to fund $2 million towards the construction of a new interpretive center. For info on the activities and other UREC events, visit https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Emily Menn is running in the June 27 Primary Election for the Democratic line for Troy City Council President. She spoke with Corinne Carey, Hudson Mohawk Magazine political and public affairs correspondent about the race, her priorities, and the obstacles she's faced running for this office. An edited version of this interview aired on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC 105.3 FM on June 12, 2023.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a discussion on the political future of the Green Party, in response to the changed law about third party official ballot status, by Mark Dunlea.

Then, Alisha Washington interviews Mayor Ron Kim who is running for a second term in Saratoga Springs.

Later on, Corinne Carey interviews Emily Menn who will be on the ballot on June 27 to become the Democratic candidate for Troy City Council President.

After that, a fridge with free food is newly available on the Sanctuary campus. We talk about what that means with Free Food Fridge Albany founder Jammella Anderson.

Finally, Brea Barthel speaks with Hugh Johnson to review the air quality situation of last week and what to expect in the future.

For this Dear World series, Lavender spoke with independent vendors about the importance of keeping mom n’ pop businesses going and what they want from the world.

(Aired 05–17–2023)

In this segment, Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Alisha Washington talks with Mayor Ron Kim who is running for a second term in Saratoga Springs. As the Primary Election approaches, we discuss the new third EMS/Fire Station, leadership, and his opinion on DEI compared to the Republican opponent.

Link to Republican opponent John Safford's opinion on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion.

https://www.facebook.com/100064894155236/posts/631668782339588/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Link to NYS Education Department statement on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion.

https://www.nysed.gov/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-framework-and-policy-statement