Hudson Mohawk Magazine

A year ago, Rev. Felicia Parasaider of the Revolution of Love Ministry spoke at the annual Kateri peace conference about racism's structural violence. She discusses whether things have changed and outlines other efforts she is involved with. Mark Dunlea does a weekly peace segment for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

A letter addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, signed by more than 300 groups, urges the federal government to ban certain single use plastics in National Parks, citing climate change, environmental justice, and preservation of public lands. This week, Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith interviews Lara Levison, Senior Director of Federal Policy at Oceana.

Among the speakers at the August 6 NY Youth Climate Leaders (NY2CL) rally at the State Capitol were: Joan Mandle, Executive Director of Democracy Matters, about how climate and fighting voter suppression are related; and Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch, who talks about their campaigns to stop fossil fuels and to invest in clean water. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin today’s show by heading to the Friday morning New York Youth Climate Leaders Rally

Then, we remember our friend and supporter, Bob Doherty

Later on, Professor Keith Burich tells us about the Thomas Indian School and the lasting trauma from Indian boarding schools

After that, we hear part two of our interview with Luz Marquez-Benbow, sexual assault survivor and advocator, for the “Crowned” radio series

Finally, we end our show with curator Belinda Colón, curator at the Arts Center of the Capital Region

New York State has still not acknowledged the social, psychological, and emotional toll, or the long-term effects of Indian boarding schools. The Thomas Indian School was one of those schools in Buffalo, NY. HMM’s Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Professor Keith Burich, author of "The Thomas Indian School and the 'Irredeemable' Children of New York," to understand why this school existed.

For more information about this book visit: https://press.syr.edu/supressbooks/372/thomas-indian-school-and-the-irredeemable-children-of-new-york-the/

Several hundred people attended the New York Youth Climate Leaders (NY2CL rally at the State Capitol on August 6. A major focus was to get the NYS Teachers Retirement System to Divest from fossil fuels. They also called on the legislature to take action on various climate measures. We hear from Liam Smith and Anna Cersaleti of NY2CL); Becky Meier of Nyers Against Fracked Gas Pipeline; and Matt Olli and Larissa Borglum of Extinction Rebellion.

Professor Keith Burich is the author of "The Thomas Indian School and the 'Irredeemable' Children of New York." Through his teaching of Native American Studies and through researching this book, Prof. Burich reminds us that even without the body count, the reform schools in the USA for Indigenous children tore families apart and resulted in generational trauma.

Reported on by Sina Basila Hickey

To learn more about Burich's research: https://press.syr.edu/supressbooks/372/thomas-indian-school-and-the-irredeemable-children-of-new-york-the/

Genesis Cooper is an active member of Troy for Black Lives and the Hope, Health and Healing Collective. Her work with the Hope, Health and Healing Collective focuses on helping the community with healing. She continues to be active in her community by bringing safe spaces to the community for the youth.

This interview brought a youth's perspective on mental health issues that go on within the Black households and also brought a solution to the table. Genesis calls for more representation of the POC community. Also she shows concern of self hate that a black girl may face and encourages parents to teach self love.

To here more please visit this link :

https://www.mediasanctuary.org/project/crowned-an-exploration-of-mental-health-prison-injustice/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Gloria Mattera, co-chair of the Green Party, reflecting on the Attorney General’s report about Governor Cuomo’s sexual harassment charges, the status of the Green Party, and other topics.

Then, we hear from Tonko Tuesday regulars about what brings them and keeps them coming back to this weekly event.

Later on, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks to us about climate change

After that, a look at the upcoming Fashion Show coordinated by Mission Accomplished Transition Services.

Finally, the Troy City Music Hall spoke with us about how they adapted their program for the pandemic

From last weeks Tonko Tuesday, Lukas Weber captured all members of the rally as they went around in a cirlcle and spoke. All participants at the rally were asked a question, "why do you keep coming to Tonko Tuesdays?" This is what they had to say.