On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Nurse Practitioner Roxanna Garcia, PhD and Adult Nurse Practitioner Hilda Haynes-Lewis, here to explain why the nurses strike is so important to our essential healthcare system. Next up, we are joined by writer, author and spiritual healer Zayda Rivera to talk about her new book, Being Bruja. Then, we are joined by host of the Garifuna Experience podcast, Jose Francisco Avila, who is here with a powerful message for the Garifuna community. Finally, today’s Open Artist Spotlight shines on actor, singer, dancer Joshua Garcia, closing out the show with a Ran Can Can dance performance.

OPEN Friday is BronxNet’s weekly arts and entertainment show, showcasing talented artists and performers from the Bronx and the greater New York area. Hosted by Rhina Valentin.