Reclaiming the Narrative

Reclaiming the Narrative

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  • Dasht-e-Tanhai (The Desert of my Solitude)
    Dasht-e-Tanhai (The Desert of my Solitude) by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
    Translated from the Urdu and read by Mara Ahmed
    Sound Design by Darien Lamen
    Photograph by Rabah Al Shammary
    ...
    Dasht-e-tanhai main ai jaan-e-jahaan larzaan hai
    Teri aavaaz kay saaey, teray honton kay saraab
    Dasht-e-tanhai main dooree kay khas-o-khaak talay
    Khil rahay hain teray pehloo kay saman or gulaab
    Uth rahee hai kaheen qurbat say teri saans kee aanch
    Apnee khushboo main sulagti hooee madham madham
    Door ufaq paar chamaktee hooee qatra qatra
    Gir rahee hai teri dildaar nazar kee shabnam
    Is qadar payaar say ai jaan-e-jahaan rakha hai
    Dil kay rukhsaar pay is waqt teri yaad nain haath
    Yoon gumaan hota hai gerchay hai abhee subh-e-firaaq
    Dhal gaya hijr ka din aa bhi gaee wasl ki raat.
    …
    In the desert of my solitude, my love, quiver
    the shadows of your voice,
    the mirage of your lips
    In the desert of my solitude,
    from the arid dust of our parting,
    bloom the jasmine, the roses of your touch
    From somewhere nearby
    rises the warmth of your breath
    it smolders in its own perfume – gently, languorously
    Far away, on the horizon, glistens
    drop by drop,
    the dew of your beguiling glance
    With such tenderness, my love,
    your memory has placed its hand
    on the contours of my heart
    Even though this is the dawn of our farewell,
    it feels like the sun has set on our separation
    and the night of our union is at hand
    3 min
  • Weekly Show: July 30, 2021
    Rochester Offers Programs to Help Residents Keep Cool, But Are They Accessible to Everyone?
    Right to Repair Movement Aims to Help Consumers Get More Mileage Out of Their Devices
    Almeta Whitis on Social Justice Storytelling Camp
    Information for Liberation: A Tribute to Glen Ford of Black Agenda Report
    Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3FM in Rochester NY with co-host Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Mary Lawrence, and arts reporter Abi Clark.
    Original air date: 7/30/21
    30 min
  • Weekly Show: July 23, 2021
    Reducing Urban Heat Is a Matter of Racial Equity: What Is Rochester Doing to Address the Issue?
    Billionaire Space Voyages Are a Moonshot Critics Say Miss Their Mark
    "We're Going to Tear Up Your Neighborhood, But It Won't Hurt a Bit" Monologues on Clarissa Rebroadcast
    ROC the Peace Fest Resumes for its 11th Year
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    Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 FM in Rochester NY with co-host Vanessa Ryland Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Jason Taylor, and feature contributor Abi Clark.
    30 min
  • Weekly Show: July 16, 2021
    Rochester Among 50 Worst US Cities for Urban Heat, According to New Report
    Scorecard Shows New York Has Work to Do Toward Climate Goals
    New Book Studies the Black Freedom Struggle Ignited by the 1964 Uprising in Rochester
    Brighton Residents Rally to Defend Brighton Town Councillor Against Accusations of Antisemitism
    Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 FM in Rochester, NY. With co-host Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Jason Taylor, and arts and culture reporter Abi Clark.
    Original air date 7/16/21
    30 min
  • Friends of Ganondagan Welcome Back the Community with Original People Pop-Up Series
    In the coming Saturdays, a string of Pop-Up events hosted by The Friends of Ganondagan aims to share local indigenous culture with the community once again. Art demonstrations, music, storytelling and much more can be found at the Original People Pop-up Event Series. Arts Reporter Abi Clark spoke with the organization's program director to find out what's in store this July.
    Original air date: 7/9/21
    6 min
  • Weekly Show: July 9, 2021
    Rising Rates and Power Outages Have Residents Asking: Is There An Alternative to RG&E?
    Rochester Launches Composting Program as Part of City Climate Plan
    Grassroots Media Spotlight: Jim Meaney of the Geneva Believer Blog
    Art Blooms: Friends of Ganondagan Welcome Back Community with Pop-Up Saturdays
    Produced for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 in Rochester NY by Darien Lamen, with co-host Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Mary Lawrence, feature contributor Leslie Hannon, and arts reporter Abi Clark.
    Original air date 7/9/21
    30 min

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Reclaiming the Narrative began in 2018 as a weekly news radio program produced by community journalists for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 in Rochester NY. We cover the stories, movements, and events that matter to local urban communities, while also providing training and experience for grassroots journalists.