Hudson Mohawk Magazine

At the end of April, two residence-life staff members at a small Christian university in upstate New York were fired after refusing to remove their pronouns from their email signatures.

Raegan Zelaya and Shua Wilmot, oversaw the residence halls, at Houghton University. Zelaya had already said she wouldn’t return next year, while Wilmot, would have liked to stay. Today we air the first 10 minutes of Raegan Zelaya and Shua Wilmot discussing why they include pronouns in their email signature.

In the last month, an alumni letter to the Houghton administration has been signed by almost 800 people. You can also find the rest of this interview with Raegan Zelaya and Shua Wilmot on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIduKGqyAuA&t=6s le.

The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York's newest production is "HooDoo Love." Founder of the Troupe, Jean-Remy Monnay speaks with Hudson Mohawk Magazines' Andrea Cunliffe group’s mission, which is to present compelling theatrical experiences that create community dialogue and give voice to societal concerns as they relate to racial injustice and black trauma.

"HooDoo Love," set in 1933 in Memphis, is a tale of love, magic, jealousy, and secrets. Written in vivid language that captures the blues, "Hoodoo Love" debuts at in Albany at the Capital Rep from June 1 - 11, 2023.

Opposition from the financial community has begun to mobilize against the push by the Jubilee USA Network for the NY Taypayer and International Debt Crisis Protection Act. The measure would require so-called vulture firms to comply with internationally negotiated agreements by governments to relieve third-world debt. The measure is critical for human rights, economic justice, and climate action. Eric LeCompte of Jubilee USA talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a conversation between Mark Dunlea and Larry Rulison on the Schoharie Limousine verdict.

Then, Willie Terry reports on African Liberation Day, internationally celebrated on May 25th.

Later on, in honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, Brea Barthel interviews Ellie Von Wellsheim about her work on the Mooncatcher Project and Period Pantries.

After that Brad Monkell, bassist, stand up comedian, and Jazz Sanctuary DJ, joins us to talk about his many talents.

Finally, Barrio Alegria is currently visiting the Sanctuary campus. We’ll learn a bit about who they are and why they’re here.

Celebrate International Menstrual Hygiene Day by hearing how a nonprofit started in a Schenectady basement in 2011 has expanded to provide free reusable and disposable products to low-income people who menstruate. Ellie Von Wellsheim, who started the Mooncatcher Project, talks about the reusable kits distributed to thousands of people in 37 countries, and the importance of health education as part of that work. She also discusses working with others to stock "Period Pantries" (or "blood boxes") supplying free disposable menstrual products in the Capital Region. Join Ellie at a "Moon Bee" on May 27th, 2-4 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Schenectady to help make kits, and celebrate International Menstrual Hygiene Day on Sunday May 28th. For more information visit mooncatcherproject.org. For locations of regional period pantries, see https://schenectady.cce.cornell.edu/health-wellness/capital-region-menstrual-health. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

May 25th is an International day celebrated worldwide and throughout America to honor the continuing struggles of peoples of Africa and African descent to fight for liberation from racism, colonialism, and Neo-colonialism. The December 12th Movement will hold its African Liberation Day Rally on Saturday, May 27th, in New York City with the theme "Africa's War Against Poverty and Underdevelopment. In part three, Labor Segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues his discussion about African Liberation Day with December 12th Organizer David Daniels.

May 25th is an International day celebrated worldwide and throughout America to honor the continuing struggles of peoples of Africa and African descent to fight for liberation from racism, colonialism, and Neo-colonialism. The December 12th Movement will hold its African Liberation Day Rally on Saturday, May 27th, in New York City with the theme "Africa's War Against Poverty and Underdevelopment. In part two, Labor Segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues discussing African Liberation Day with December 12th Organizer David Daniels.

May 25th is an International day celebrated worldwide and throughout America to honor the continuing struggles of peoples of African and African descent to fight for liberation from racism, colonialism, and Neo-colonialism. The December 12th Movement will hold its African Liberation Day Rally on Saturday, May 27th, in New York City with the theme "Africa's War Against Poverty and Underdevelopment. In this part one, Labor Segment, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to December 12th Organizer David Daniels about African Liberation Day.

The Wildwood Art Showcase is coming to The Barn in Albany. This one night only pop-up collaboration between Wildwood Schools and Albany Barn takes place on Thursday, May 25. The Barn’s Executive Director Casey Polomaine spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://albanybarn.org/blog/event/wildwood-art-showcase/?instance_id=26374

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea's interview with Sean Collins of SEIU for an update on the union organizing effort at Capital Roots.

Then, for our peace segment, Dan Wilcox of Veterans for Peace talks about why they are marching in Albany’s Memorial Day Parade.

Later on, we have an update on the congressional reps for the Capitol District, upper Hudson Valley, and the North Country from WGXC.

After that Casey Polomaine, Executive Director of The Barn, talks to us about the Wildwood Art Showcase and more.

Finally, we finish with a story about Gabby’s Garden in Albany.