Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin by hearing from Laura Travison about the proposal to devote federal COVID relief funds to neighborhood revitalization and housing in the city's three low-income communities.

Then, we hear from Brian Wheeler about what it’s like to live your whole life next to the Norlite Hazardous waste incinerator

Later on, we talk about the The Gender Recognition Act which was recently signed into law

After that, we hear excerpts from a press conference where Senator Kristen Gillibrand spoke, urging the passage of the PRO Act.

Finally, we speak with Christian Grigoraskos, a local beekeeper, about the proposed ordinance to put a 6-month moratorium on new bee hives in the city.

Part 2. HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, started a new segment entitled "The Struggle Continues." He defined it as a roundtable discussion on topics that impact the freedom struggles. The subject of the June 2021 talk was "From the Fourth of July to Juneteenth: What do they Mean to Black People?" The panelists are David Walker, Leon VanDyke, Carlo Dufflar, and Angel Martinez. Part 2.

On Reclaiming History, Part 2 Lovonia speaks with Dr. Solange Ashby Ph.D. She received her Ph.D. in Egyptology with a specialization in ancient Egyptian language and Nubian religion from the University of Chicago. Her first book, Calling Out to Isis: The Enduring Nubian Presence at Philae, explores the temple of Philae’s history as a Nubian sacred site. Lovonia Mallory in the episode Dr Ashby discuss the long history of Egypt that spread over 3,000 years. This is part 2 of a multi-part segment, Dr. Ashby reviews the timeline of Egypt: Predynastic period, Old Kingdom, Intermediate, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom, and 25th Dynasty.

She is also founding member of the William Leo Hansberry Society which seeks to create pathways for people of African descent – on the continent and in the diaspora – to engage in the study of African antiquity. Visit them at https://hansberrysoc.org to find out more details.

Visit Gorgias Press. Calling Out to Isis (https://www.gorgiaspress.com/calling-out-to-isis)

Three years after nurses voted to establish a union at Albany Med, they have won their first contract. Kathryn Dupois, a long time nurse, discusses the long struggle and some of the victories in the contract. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

WOOC Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry started a new segment entitled "Solidarity Notes." In this part three labor segment, he will discuss various labor articles in "Solidarity Notes" with co-host Fred Pfeiffer of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. "Solidarity Notes" will be aired on the third Thursday of each month. ps: (As of this segment the Albany Nurses voted to approve their first union contract after a hard-fought battle with Albany Medical Center).

WOOC Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry started a new segment entitled "Solidarity Notes." In this part two labor segment, he will discuss various labor articles in "Solidarity Notes" with co-host Fred Pfeiffer of the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. "Solidarity Notes" will be aired on the third Thursday of each month.

On Thursday, July 8, Troy's City Council will consider a 6-month moratorium on new bee hives in the city. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Christian Grigoraskos, a local beekeeper, about the proposed ordinance, the benefits of urban beekeeping, and how to avoid bee stings. Listeners concerned about the proposed ordinance should visit the Council's website to learn more and get in touch with their own representatives to let them know where they stand. troyny.gov/government/city-council [NOTE: In the interview, Grigoraskos referred to a 45-day moratorium; the language of the resolution, which can be read here: https://www.troyny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CCRegularAgenda070821a.pdf would establish a 6-month moratorium.]

Joe Ritchie sits down with Brian Wheeler of Saratoga Sites. He has lived his whole life in the apartment complex. Brian, who is fifteen, shares his thoughts on growing up next to this incinerator and what it might mean if his family has to relocate.

On July 03, 2021, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Underground Railroad Education Center" commemoration of Fredrick Douglas's speech on July 5, 1852, on "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" You will hear his interview with guest speaker Rev. Roxanne Booth of the Poor People's Campaign and UREC Director Mary Liz Stewart.

Chris Hedges returned to The Sanctuary for Independent Media on June 27, 2012 to deliver a talk called "American Sadism." We are presenting it here as a July 4th special on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.