On this episode of OPEN, Arianne Saxton, Senior Project Manager with the Bronx Opioid Collective and Melissa Nieves, Director of Outreach and Integration at La Casa de Salud, discuss how the Bronx Opioid Collective addresses the opioid crisis in the Bronx. Then, Anthony Robinson, Project Program Coordinator at JCCA, and his mentee Tyriek Perkins, share how mentorship and stability in foster care can transform young lives, highlighting the impact of the Arches program. Next, Jamie Maleszka-Tate, Director of Creative Arts at The Fortune Society, and artist Meagan Bianca Betances explore how the 13th Annual Arts Festival supports justice-impacted individuals through creative expression and healing. Lastly, Dr. Pamela Eatman-Skinner and Rev. Eugene R. Palmore, Co-Directors of the Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble, discuss the Ensemble’s 47-year legacy of preserving African American choral traditions and the cultural significance of music in celebrating Juneteenth.

OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.