Hudson Mohawk Magazine

450 activists participated in the Climate Can't Wait rally and march in Albany for Earth Day. In this segment, speakers at the Governor's Mansion speak about cryptocurrency; environmental justice; and public power. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Jonathan Segol, Kitchen Sanctuary Cook, discusses food and community. He emphasized the important of nutrients and the community garden, and also spoke about his cooking experiences and engaging with the community. Interview by Aleeka Noble.

Jose Di Lenola spent 26 years incarcerated and was released from prison in December of 2021. He joined Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press to discuss rollbacks to bail reform and his advocacy work with Release Aging People in Prison.

A Washington Post columnist from Albany, Kate Cohen joins Hudson Mohawk Magazine live to talk with Producer Cathy Silber about her recent column about Florida’s “don’t say gay” law and the cultural gap it exposes between those who believe only one way is correct, and those who believe many different ways are equally correct. https://wapo.st/3L8jRsj

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

First up, Mark Dunlea brings us a preview by Food and Water Watch’s Laura Shindell of the messages lawmakers will hear at Albany’s Earth Day rally.

Then, we get some background on the history of Earth Day and what has changed.

Later on, Willie Terry caught up with the owners of Ethnicities, a clothing company featuring Black History freedom fighters, at the FreedomCon 2022 Conference.

After that, we’re joined live by Albany contributing columnist to the Washington Post, Kate Cohen, to talk about her recent piece on the Florida “don’t say gay” law.

Finally, one-time Green Party leader from Wales, now Delmar resident Pippa Bartolotti talks about her new book of climate fiction with Mark Dunlea.

This Earth Day, more than 40 climate groups are sponsoring a major rally at the State Capitol in Albany. Laura Shindell of Food and Water Watch discusses the key messages to be delivered to lawmakers. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The first Earth Day was in 1970. What prompted this day of dedication to the Earth? How far have we come? What can we do now? We spoke with our Climate Correspondent to hear about Earth Day throughout the years.

Public Domain image of NASA Earthrise taken from Apollo 8 on 24 December 1968,

On April 02, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center "FreedomCon 2022 Conference" at Hudson Valley Community College. In this segment, Willie interviews Sean and Latonya Montague, Owner of "Ethnicitees, LLC in Bowie, Maryland, about their historical brand products with Black History freedom fighters.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an update on the effort to shut down the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator.

Then, for our peace bucket, we focus on the relationship between war and climate change.

Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Kristoph DeMaria about the return of Will Kemp's Players Shakespeare's Season with Humor and Horror.

After that, Corinne Carey gets the scoop on the Foraged Food Festival coming to Troy May 25 to 28.

Finally, we talk to Kim Kelly about her new book "Fight Like Hell" on the history of the labor movement.

Mary Anne Grady Flores explains why various peace groups decided to produce a video with students on Stop the War on Mother Earth. Mary Anne discusses the relationship between militarization and climate change. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.