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Dr. Christopher Tounsel describes himself as a “historian of how race and religion are used as political technologies.” Christopher Tounsel is Assistant Professor of History and African Studies, at Penn State University as the Catherine Shultz Rein Early Career Professor. His Area(s) of Specialization: Sudan and South Sudan, Christianity, Race On this segment of Reclaiming History with Lovonia Mallory he discusses his new book Chosen Peoples: Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan, published by Duke University Press. “ It explores the ways that Southern Sudanese intellectuals used Judeo-Christian Scriptures to frame their revolutionary work against the Sudanese state. Spanning Anglo-Egyptian colonialism, Sudanese independence, and South Sudanese independence, Chosen Peoples uncovers a crucial chapter of African religious and political thought” (accessed 9-16-21 africanstudies.la.psu.edu/directory/cut70/).

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent Cathy Silber interviews Jinah Kim, owner of Sunhee's Kitchen, a Korean restaurant in Troy. They speak about their conversation about the restaurant's commitment to community building in Troy, especially among immigrants, and the opportunities and challenges of running a mission-driven business rather than one driven by profit.

This Sunday there will be the region’s first Latinx festival to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. Joining us to talk about it is David Quituisaca, community navigator at the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement.

The Troy Monument Square design was formally proposed to the public on 8th of September 2021 HMM's Andrea Cunliffe summarizes the design aspect with excerpts from the commentary of the presentation the re working and use of public and private space in the center of Troy.

Greta Zaro of World Beyond War will present on the looming climate collapse and the need for regeneration at the 23rd Annual Kateri Peace Conference on Saturday Sept. 18, this year being held virtually. She talks with Mark Dunlea about the connections between the climate and the military.

The housing market has been booming in the Capital Region. Homes have been selling quickly even as real estate agents developed new protocols to show and sell houses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moses Nagel spoke to a local realtor about the state of the market.

On September 6, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Solidarity Committee "Labor Day Picnic and Award Event" at Cook Park in Colonie. He interviewed Congressman Paul Tonko on the importance of Labor Day.

On September 14, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a Public Employee Federation rally supporting its members at the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), calling for an end to staffing and resources shortages. PEF held the rally at West Capitol Park in Albany. He interviewed Randi DiAntonio, Vice President of PEF, about "Crisis At The Office for Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)."

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with a discussion with Jack Magai of Troy about Extinction Rebellion’s upcoming climate protest in NYC on September 17

Then, we talk with Lindsay Koshgarian of the national priorities Project about Saturday’s Kateri Peace Conference

Later on, we talk with the NY Civil Liberties Union about the aggressive campaign of the Saratoga Springs police department against Black Lives Matter protesters.

After that, as part of our Election Watch 2021 we hear from Frank Merola seeking re-election as Rensselaer County Clerk.

Finally, Youth FX tells us about their Arts2Work fellowship for digital media artists

Youth FX is launching the first Arts2Work Fellowship in Upstate NY, with the goal to help emerging artists of color secure sustainable career opportunities in the field of film and digital media production. Bhawin Suchak, Co-Executive Director of Youth FX, joined us to talk about this opportunity. For more information https://www.youthfx.org/arts2work