Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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.

Regina Betts' deep beliefs in social justice and equality are made clear when she speaks about her career journey and active participation in Civil Rights... in spite of the trauma that she experienced as a Jewish child in France during WWII.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Produced by Marsha Lazarus.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended day 4 of the Kwanzaa Celebration (Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics) at the Troy Boys and Girls Club on December 29, 2022. In this segment, he recorded excerpts from Brother Malik Muhammad's Kwanzaa presentation on "Black History." Part 3

WOOC Roaming Correspondent Willie Terry attended day 4 of the Kwanzaa Celebration (Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics) at the Troy Boys and Girls Club on December 29, 2022. In this segment, he recorded excerts from Brother Malik Muhammad's Kwanzaa presentation on "Black History." Part 2

WOOC Roaming Correspondent Willie Terry attended day 4 of the Kwanzaa Celebration (Ujamaa/Cooperative Economics) at the Troy Boys and Girls Club on December 29, 2022. In this segment, he recorded an exert from Brother Malik Muhammad's Kwanzaa presentation and interviewed NAACP President Renee Powell and First Vice President Jerry Ford on their views about Kwanzaa and its importance to the community.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with United Tenants of Albany providing an update on the fight for the Good Cause Eviction Law.

Then, for a peace segment, we talk with Maureen Aumand about the war in Ukraine.

Later on, Moses Nagel reports on a recent hearing in Albany about demolishing the old public housing projects at Lincoln Square for a HVCC college campus.

After that, Brea Barthel talks about books with the Open Door Bookstore of Schenectady.

Finally, we finish with an interview with former Executive Director of of Media Alliance, Steve Pierce.

Canyon Ryan of United Tenants of Albany was one of the presenters at a workshop in Troy on DSA about building tenants' powers. He talks about the legal challenges to Albany's Good Cause Eviction laws and ongoing efforts at the city and state level to strengthen tenant rights. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Women Against War and Grannies for Peace are calling for the U.S. to support a ceasefire in the Ukraine. She discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for the weekly peace segment for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The Albany Common Council held a contentious public hearing on January 19 about an application for funding to demolish buildings in downtown Albany and build a new campus for Hudson Valley Community College. Moses Nagel reports.