Hudson Mohawk Magazine

The “Iroquois” Pipeline Company wants to drastically increase the amount of gas they push through their existing 37 year old “Iroquois” pipeline, which runs from Northern New York (including the Capital District) to Long Island and NYC. In order to push more gas through the aging pipeline, they are applying to build 4 polluting and noisy compressor stations along the route of the pipeline - in Athens and Dover NY, and Brookfield and Milford CT. NYS DEC is holding a hearing on Tuesday Jan. 31. Laura Shindell of Food and Water Watch talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Explore aspects of language used to talk about slavery, how language matters, how the work of enslaved people was sometimes left out of history, and how orators such as Frederick Douglass and Henry Highland Garnet addressed slavery/enslavement at the time. Paul Stewart, co-founder of Underground Railroad Education Center, discussed these topics and more with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Hear about the story of the Underground Railroad in the Albany area, the importance of the Erie Canal for people escaping enslavement, upcoming activities, and more as the Underground Railroad Education Center celebrates Black History Month. Paul Stewart, co-founder of UREC, talked with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more information and event details, visit www.undergroundrailroadhistory.org.

This year it is the eighteenth annual African Film Series hosted by the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This year the theme is “African Music and Music in the Diaspora– Erased Roots.” Creator of this annual series, Professor Kevin Hickey, spoke with Andrea Cunliffe for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

For more information: https://www.acphs.edu/africana-film-series

The schedule of the festival:

07 February Gurumbé: Afro-Andalusian Memories (the African roots of Spanish flamenco)

14 February The Mali-Cuba Connection / Africa MIA (Mali’s influence on Cuban music)

28 February Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunley asking NYPIRG to review the new Right to Repair Law for electronics.

Then, Albany Congressperson Romero of Ward 6 discusses with Sina Basila Hickey the Lark Street Revitalization Project and the upcoming public meeting.

Later on, we introduce you to Kristen (K.P) Holler, our newly appointed Executive Director of The Sanctuary for Independent Media.

After that, Marsha Lazarus honors Holocaust Remembrance Day by speaking with a survivor.

Finally, we speak with Africana Studies Prof. Kevin Hickey, curator of the annual Africana Film Series at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Kristen (K.P.) Holler joined the staff of The Sanctuary for Independent Media on January 3 as our new executive director! She was in conversion with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about her new role, her work in the arts, and experiences in numerous arts organizations incl. the Albany Barn and the Electric City Barn.

Kristen Holler said, “The first time that I walked into the Sanctuary, I knew that I found my niche within a hub where people create, grow, and learn from each other to build our community!"

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series.

The community has the chance to be a part of a conversation around the Lark St Revitalization Project which will improve lighting on the street and safety for pedestrians in this beautification project. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey asked Congressperson Romero about the project, its benefits, and if there are any concerns around it.

The meeting is Wednesday, February 1, 6-7:30pm at Lark Hall.

Regina Betts was a young Jewish girl in Paris when Germany invaded France in 1939. She shares her story of how she, her mother and sister fled, hid and ultimately, survived. Her father did not.

Regina explains what/who impacted her values of equal justice, her moral compass. This is part 2 of a 2-part series.

Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Steve Piece is a co-founder of The Sanctuary for Independent Media and the former executive director of Media Alliance. He is making way for fresh leadership, Executive Director Kristen (K.P.) Holler. Lavender spoke with Steve Pierce about his experience prior the Sanctuary, the 18 years in leadership, and what his plans are now.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with the Clean Slate Act’s failure to pass in Schenectady.

Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the recent Kwanzaa celebration at the Troy Boys and Girls Club.

Followed by Willie Terry’s interview with Brother Malik Muhammad on Black History at that Kwanzaa event.

After that, Marsha Lazarus interviews an advocate for social justice and equality by the name of Regina Betts.

Finally, we hear the second part of Lavender’s interview with Steve Piece, co-founder and former executive director of the Sanctuary.