Hudson Mohawk Magazine

On Monday, March 27, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry was at the Capitol Million Dollar Staircase to cover the protest call for a $21.25 minimum wage and index it with inflation by 2026. The bills A2204A and S1978A were sponsored by Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblymember Latoya Joyner and supported by the NYS AFL-CIO. In this labor segment, Willie recorded exerts from the rally.

The unique and famous Bread and Puppet Theater Company is back on tour and coming to the Capital Region on Tuesday, April 4. Moses Nagel looked into the history of this company and what to expect this time.\

The show is on Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm at the Westminster Presbyterian Church 262 State Street, Albany, NY 12210.

www.breadandpuppet.org

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea at the state capital at a NY Renewals Rally.

Then, We continue our coverage of the lead services lines.

Later on, Our Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us more coverage of the National Trade Women’s Memorial in Troy, NY.

After that, Veronica Maroulis (Mar-ou-liss) spoke with Corinne (Corr-in) Carey of Compassion & Choices about planning for the inevitability of death.

Finally, for this week’s The Rhythm of Rebellion, Taína Asili speaks with Sonny Singh, a Brooklyn-based musician who has brought his fiery trumpet & vocals to audiences around the world for the last decade

Kevin Pryor, President and Founder of Troy L.O.O.K., was acknowledged at this year's Black Expo. He came onto Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak with H Bosh Jr for Triple Es about the meaning of L.O.O.K. (Life, options, opportunities, knowledge), field trips with youth, and what's coming up in Troy L.O.O.K.

Also this years annual Father and Daughter Dance, giving by his Organization JUNE 17TH.

Taína Asili speaks with Sonny Singh, a Brooklyn-based musician who has brought his fiery trumpet & vocals to audiences around the world for the last decade . Sonny's first musical outlet as a child of immigrant parents in North Carolina was singing Sikh devotional music, later exploring many other musical genres. In 2003, Sonny co-founded the political rock band Outernational and recorded an album produced by Tom Morello. Since 2008, his vocals and trumpet have become central to the sound and raw energy of the renowned bhangra brass band Red Baraat. Sonny’s 2022 debut solo album, produced by Wil-Dog Abers of Ozomatli, is entitled Chardi Kala, the Sikh concept of revolutionary eternal optimism. Chardi Kala is a return to Sonny’s Punjabi & Sikh roots, but with the lens he’s developed over the course of his life as a touring musician, educator, and activist.

Listen to the full episode at RhythmofRebellion.com or wherever podcasts are streamed.

More info about Taína Asili at TainaAsili.com

On Friday, March 17, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry was at the National Trade Union Women's Memorial, 'Kate Mullany Historic Site' at 350 Eight Street, Troy, New York. The occasion was a visit to the historical site by Congressman Paul Tonko, who brought information about a resolution he had before congress to honor the memory of Kate Mullany. In this part-three labor segment, Willie recorded exerts from the presentation given by P. Thomas Carroll, volunteer Historian at the Kate Mullany House, and Congressman Paul Tonko speaking about Troy Labor History and Kate Mullany union organizing.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with coverage from the recent rally where groups showed up in support of legal representation for immigrants.

Then, Willie Terry joined Rep. Paul Tonko for his visit at the National Trade Union Women's Memorial at the Kate Mullany Historic Site.

Later on, H Bosh Jr interviews Kevin Pryor, founder and CEO of Troy LOOK.

After that, we speak with Cafe Euphoria about their Friday celebration of Transgender, Non-binary, Queer Day of Visibility.

Finally, EP speaks with Jose Di Lenola and TeAna Taylor of RAPP, two speakers on the panel at the Sanctuary after the screening of “A Woman on the Outside.”

On Friday, March 17, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roainming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry was at the National Trade Union Women's Memorial, 'Kate Mullany Historic Site' at 350 Eight Street, Troy, New York. The occasion was a visit to the historical site by Congressman Paul Tonko, who brought information about a resolution he had before congress in memory of Kate Mullany for her activist union work on behalf of the labor movement. In this part-two labor segment, Wiliie recorded exerts from the presentation given by P. Thomas Carroll, volunteer Historian at the Kate Mullany House, and Congressman Paul Tonko.

An open mic, fashion show, and dance party are at the center of this year's Transgender Day of Visibility at Cafe Euphoria on March 31st. Atsushi Akara spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the meaning of this day, the importance of fashion, and celebration as liberation.

https://www.cafeeuphoria.org/

Immigration rights groups rallied at the Capitol on March 28 in support of the Access to Representation Act. We hear from Murad Awawdeh, Executive Director of the NY Immigration Coalition; Sarah Rogerson of the Justice Center at Albany Law School; Gloria with the Workers Center of Central New York; and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.