Hudson Mohawk Magazine

"Dreamhop" is how Elena Cruz-Allen, aka Triya Love, defines her music style. Gabe Cruz-Allen spoke with Elena in Albany, New York about her upcoming album release, 'Mon Mari,' her creative process, the inspiration behind her music, and her goals as a local musician living in the Capital Region of New York State.

'Mon Mari' will be released on May 14, 2021.

Troy Prep Media Club member Treasure Ervin speaks with Akiva Benbow, a DJ and activist in Troy 4 Black Lives. Benbow reacts to the Chauvin trial and offers his perspective on what's next for the Black Lives Matter movement, locally and beyond.

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We begin with Paul Smart who talks with Dannielle Hille about the update to Lincoln Park made by the city of Albany .

Then, RPI student Soraya Mbaoua speaks with Steve Pierce about The Sanctuary for Independent Media.

Later on, Willie Terry reports on the May Day Zoom Teach-in that he attended

After that, Treasure Ervin interviews Tasheca Medina about her activist journey and her work with Equality for Troy.

Sina Basila Hickey talks with Belinda Colón the current exhibition at The Arts Center of the Capital Region

The Arts Center of the Capital Region just opened two new exhibitions around the idea of inviting the visitor into the artist process. "More Than A Sketchbook: The Diary of an Artist" and "Cocoon, The Reveal" are viewable at the downtown Troy art center from April 30 – June 26. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with curator Belinda Colón

https://www.artscenteronline.org

On April 30, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'May Day Zoom Teach-in.' Willie recorded the presentation given by Jaribu Hill, Executive Director of the Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights. The topic was "Which Way Forward for the Working Class." HeaderBenno, a Member of the Party for Socialist Liberation, was the moderator. In this labor segment, you will hear part two of Miss Hill's presentation.

On April 30, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'May Day Zoom Teach-in.' Willie recorded the presentation given by Jaribu Hill, Executive Director of the Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights. The topic was "Which Way Forward for the Working Class." HeaderBenno, a Member of the Party for Socialist Liberation, was the moderator. In this labor segment, you will hear part one of Miss Hill's presentation.

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Jamaica Miles, cofounder of All of Us, speaks with us about her decision to run for Schenectady School Board.

Then, Tasheca Medina, community activist and leader of Equality for Troy, gives a presentation to Troy Prep Media Club students about how to get started in activism.

After that, we’ll bring you coverage of worker memorial day, Wednesday April 28, when union members and supporters came together to remember the 22 workers who lost their lives last year in the capital district and demand safer and better working conditions.

Then, McKenna Conners speaks with Joshua Cohen and Amanda Sachs of Environmental Advocates, NY

And to close out the show, Dulcinia Diggs sits down with Comedian/ Vegan Chef Tiffani “TBarb” Barber.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Paul Smart talking with Alice Green, Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice, about repercussions of the April 22nd forced removal of protestors outside the Albany Police Department’s South Station.

Then, we hear part two of the history of MayDay as a labor celebration, with HMM’s roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry.

After that, Mark Dunlea explores what the Capital District Mayday Organizing Committee has planned for this weekend in Albany.

Later Sina Basila Hickey speaks with representatives of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, one of many groups presenting at the ongoing Sustainable Futures Conference.

Finally, Corinne Carey talks with artists and organizers about an art event on May first at the Collar City Mushroom farm.

Joshua Cohen, Director of Campaigns at Environmental Advocates, NY, and Amanda Sachs, Campaign Associate at Environmental Advocates, NY, discuss with McKenna Conners the importance of policy in regards to sustainability, their organization’s efforts to ensure more environmentally friendly legislation, and their hopes for the future in regards to the Sustainable Futures Conference. The Sustainable Futures Conference occurs from April 27th through April 30th and covers a wide variety of informative and enlightening topics.

For more information on the Sustainable Futures Conference: https://www.sustainablefuturesconference.com/

Jamaica Miles, the co-founder of All of Us on police reform issues, has decided to run for the May 18 election for Schenectady School Board. She discusses her reasons for running; childhood poverty; and the search for a new Superintendent. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.