Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a story about the University of Albany restoring full academic status to Dr. David Carpenter after initially caving to pressure from chemical polluter Monsanto to put him on academic leave by Mark Dunlea.

Then, for our weekly peace bucket, Mark Dunlea brings us excerpts from Dr. Jill Stein and Chris Hedges at the recent Rage Against the War Machine in D.C..

Later on, Elizabeth Press brings us Mayor Patrick Madden's address to the addressed the Public Utility committee of the Troy City Council on how to replace lead pipes in Troy.

After that, Brea Barthel brings us book suggestions that feature food.

Finally, Lavender highlights former Sanctuary intern, Kwé Neshai.

Lavender talks with past intern Alexis Goldsmith about her experience at the Sanctuary and her current endeavors.

Intern Spotlight - Kwé Neshai by anctuary Radio mediasanctuary.org WOOC 105.3 FM Troy

This Saturday King Malachi will be performing at The Sanctuary for Independent Media as part of the Black History Month celebration which also includes an exhibition, a dj, spoken word, and food. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with King Malachi about his music and what we can expect.

Troy NAACP, Team HERO, Coalition for Black Trade Union, and The Sanctuary for Independent Media have partnered together in Troy to honor our Black history and its living legacy. The event takes place on Feb 25, from 4-7pm. Learn more about the event here https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/troy-black-history-celebration-2023/

Brother Malik Muhammad is the curator of The Sankofa Project, a traveling visual museum which showcases photos and text of the history of Black people, which will a a part of the Troy Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on February 25th. Deacon Jerry Ford interviewed Brother Muhammad about this exhibition and the ideas within it.

Register for the event at https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/troy-black-history-celebration-2023/

SUNY Albany on Feb. 21 reversed course and restored Dr. David Carpenter, long time head of the Institute for Health and the Environment, to full academic status. SUNY had sought to restrict Carpenter's teaching status after chemical giant Monsanto had asked questions regarding Carpenter's role as an expert witness in cases involving the toxic chemical PCBs which Monsanto produced. Thousands of groups and individuals had protested SUNY's action over the last 2 weeks after the situation hit the media. We hear from Rebecca Martin of Riverkeeper and Dr. Carpenter. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On February 16, Mayor Madden addressed the Public Utility committee of the Troy City Council to outline his proposed plan for dealing with the lead service lines. While expressing the need to 100% cover the cost of replacement, he also proposed a water rate increase to cover the cost. Here are some excerpts of his presentation.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea giving us an update on the lead pipes in Troy, NY.

Then, we learn about an upcoming event at New York Folklore.

Later on, we have a poetry segment from Thom Francis.

After that, Jerry Ford of Troy NAACP and Team HERO talks with Brother Malik Muhammad, the curator of The Sankofa Project.

Finally, we will hear from King Malachi who will be performing music at Saturday’s Black History Month celebration

The disclosure that many water pipes in the City of Troy contain harmful levels of lead has led city residents to demand that officials finally take action, especially after the city has been siting on grant funding for the issue for years. Rob Hayes, the Clean Water Director of Environmental Advocates, provides an update on the Troy situation as well as an overview of the problem statewide. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (Link to press conference before the city meeting - https://soundcloud.com/mediasanctuary/press-conference-residents-demand-troy-deals-with-lead-pipes-issue)

The Rage Against the War Machine rally was held in DC on Sunday Feb. 19 The rally divided the peace community due to some of the co-sponsors racist and anti-GLBTQ positions, though others argued that the focus needed to be ending the war through joining left and right-wing groups. We hear from Dr. Jill Stein, former Green Party presidential candidate, and journalist Chris Hedges. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.