Hudson Mohawk Magazine

A new trans-owned and operated cafe is coming to Troy. Today Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Elizabeth Press speaks to Atsushi Akera and Rio Riera Arbogast about their plans for Cafe Euphoria.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.  Sandra Goldmeer, the Area Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the Capital Region talks with us about how the AFSP ensures that the resources provided are culturally relevant and equitable available for BIPOC. AFSP extensive outreach range from small videos, podcasts, social graphics, LGBTQ focus groups, webinars, School District Model Policy, Talk Saves Lives and multiple events throughout the year. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is opening conversations to discuss our mental health the way that we discuss our physical health. Interview by HMM Correspondent Aileen Javier. To get more information please visit the AFSP Capital Region website at: afsp.org/capitalregionny To get information about the Out of the Darkness Walks go to: afsp.org/capitalregiontogether

If you need help please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or text Help to 741741.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Carroll Moffett, President of the Center for International Environmental Law, outlining the many problems with carbon capture technology

Then, Mark Emanatian, Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, speaks about the week of PRO ACT action.

Later on, we’ll hear from Sam Fein and Joe Ritchie who both spoke at this past Tonko Tuesday Rally

After that, Diane Film talks organizing her Free Community Breakfast in downtown Troy

Finally, we’ll hear from HMM regular Hugh Johnson about the finer details of determining weather patterns

Devin Robinson is one of the new NATURE Lab Community Science Coordinators who is bringing his high school teaching experience and enthusiasm for subject to this Sanctuary for Independent Media's NATURE Lab. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Devin about providing students with unique learning opportunities and working with Our Soil and Water Justice Lab to test the community's soil and water.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act last year. But the Senate blocked it. The House passed the PRO Act for a second time on March 9, 2021, sending the bill to the U.S. Senate. This week, the AFL-CIO engages in a nationwide PRO Act week of action, focusing on in-person rallies in U.S. senators' state offices. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondence, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanation, Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF), on the meaning of the Pro-Act to working people.

HMM Producer Lizzy Kramer speaks with artist Eugene O'Neill about his mural in Downtown Troy on the YWCA center, the role of public art in the capital region, as well as art in his personal life.

Cover Photo by Elshaddai Vanhoesen

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act last year. But the Senate blocked it. The House passed the PRO Act for a second time on March 9, 2021, sending the bill to the U.S. Senate. This week, the AFL-CIO engages in a nationwide PRO Act week of action, focusing on in-person rallies in U.S. senators' state offices. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondence, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF), on the meaning of the Pro-Act to labor.

Retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson is back for another segment with HMM Correspondent Dulcinia Diggs for As The World Turns. In part 1 of segment 17 Mr. Johnson touched upon the difference between climate and weather, hurricane season and more.

In this week's update of Tonko Tuesday, our very own Lukas Weber interviews Sam Fein, a local politician and public servant. Tonko Tuesday this week was highlighted by Joe Ritchie who spoke about his own experience growing up next to a hazardous waste incinerator.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act last year. But the Senate blocked it. The House passed the PRO Act for a second time on March 9, 2021, sending the bill to the U.S. Senate. This week, the AFL-CIO engages in a nationwide PRO Act week of action, focusing on in-person rallies in U.S. senators' state offices. In this labor segment, Roaming Labor Correspondence, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Director of the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF), about the week of action.