Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Ahead of May 5th, the day of advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and two-spirit, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Demian DinéYazhi’ (Diné) of R.I.S.E., director of the collective/ initiative/ organization which stands for Radical Indigenous Survivance Empowerment. They spoke about the complexity of increased visibility of Indigenous culture and issues and about the art's impact on the success of social movements.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a live interview with Bill Ritchie about the May 10 labor history film "The Inheritance."

Then, we hear from two members of the local Mothers Out Front group who spoke out at the recent Norlite protest.

Later on, we hear about the protest at the Clinton Park Target store where an African-American child with autism was tackled by a deputy sheriff and his sister was then arrested when she intervened.

After that, Demian DinéYazhi’ of R.I.S.E talks about the complications around visibility of Indigenous culture and issues and the role of art in the success of social movements.

Finally, Brea Barthel provides us with a report from Tuesday’s rally at the State Capitol on reproductive rights.

On May 3, 2022, a rally was quickly organized outside Albany's capitol in response to the leaked draft document showing the Supreme Court's intention to overturn Roe v. Wade. Hear the voices and comments of some of the participants: Chelly Hegan (President & CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood); Kathy Sheehan (Albany mayor); Candace Eustace; TeAna Taylor and friend; Carly and Thomas; Kristi; and Amy Vastola. Recorded and compiled by Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel, who apologizes for occasional poor sound quality due in part to high wind.

An autistic teenager was tackled in Target by a Saratoga County sheriff’s deputy and his sister was detained and the community is outraged. At a protest outside of the Clifton Park Target, people gathered to voice their disgust with what happened to these children in the store and make demands moving forward. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press was at the protest and filed this piece. It starts off with Miki Foster from the Black Liberation Coalition.

Prior to the meeting of the NYS Drinking Water Quality Council, advocates urged the NYS Department of Health (DOH) to lower proposed drinking water levels for 23 PFAS chemicals, so that whenever these PFASs are detected in drinking water, the public receives a letter in the mail about it. Rob Hayes of Environmental Advocates discusses water quality issues with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Image of water droplet from a faucet, CC image by Ximeg

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with a recap from last Saturday’s rally to shut down the Norlite facility.

Then we head to Art Omi where R.I.S.E. facilitated an art making workshop for awareness around Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.

Later on, Outta The Muck co-director, Bhawin Suchak, speaks with Dulcinia Diggs about the upcoming workshop and film screening at the Sanctuary.

After that, Troy High Producer Jacob Boston interviews fellow student Emma Thompson about the balance of athletics and academics.

Finally, Is Radio Dying talks with Sharon Scott of WXOX in Louisville.

On Friday May 6th, a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Awareness March will take place in Hudson, NY. In preparation for this march, Forge Project partnered with artists Demian DinéYazhi' (Diné) of R.I.S.E. and Korina Emmerich (Puyallup) to host a drop-in protest poster- and banner-making workshop at Art Omi. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with the artists to get more information.

These groups and the larger community will be gathering at the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park around 5:30 PM and lead Indigenous activists and allies starting at 6 PM in a march along Warren Street, which will end with remarks at City Hall around 7 PM (about 1 mile).

This event takes place on Friday May 6th. May 5th is the National Day of Awareness around #MMIP

Lights Out Norlite held a rally at NY Governors Mansion bringing Governor Hochul's attention to the hazardous waste and toxic dust that the Norlite Aggregate in Cohoes has burned for years. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe reported on-site, recording the passion from the public that included demands for the closure of this incinerator that spreads cancer-causing dust and toxic emissions and sending a clear message that Norlite has 'Got To Go'.

Go to Lightsoutnorlite.org for links and information

Outta The Muck, a film by Ira McKinley & Bhawin Suchak, is coming to the Sanctuary on May 7th. The co-directors will lead at workshop at 5pm with a film screening at 7pm.

Dulcinia Diggs interviewed Bhawin Suchak about the experience of creating this film and what advice he has for up and coming filmmakers.

More info: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/outta-the-muck-filmscreening/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s on-the-scene report of an April 30th rally at the Governor’s mansion in Albany demanding that the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator be shut down.

Then, Jess Bennett, from Friends of the Mahicantuck, talks about the importance of saving “1011,” the last untouched waterfront forest in the city of Troy.

Later on, Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Eunice Jeong talks with Doctor Shahrzad Ghourchian of Siena College about medical economic disparities and challenges.

After that, Reif Larsen takes us into the new Focus Lab exhibition in Troy about the Hudson waterfront.

Finally, our Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry reports from the April 28th “Workers Memorial Day” event at the Labor Council.