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Gay USA 5/26/2021
Prospects bad for Equality Act in Congress; interview with Sarah Schulman on her massive history of ACT UP/New York. ∎ Our guest is Sarah Schulman on her epic and highly praised new book, “Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993.” ∎ The Nashville DA won’t enforce...
Gay USA 5/19/2021
NYC Pride Parade bars uniformed police; Billy Porter comes out as HIV+. ∎ US State Department will recognize as US citizens children of US gay and non-gay married couples born through surrogacy abroad. ∎ A Montana man put on the sex offense registry for consensual gay sex in 1993 wins a court case...
Imagining Jewish Philanthropy and America's Political Economy
On this show we'll be exploring the history of American Jewish philanthropy as it tried to balance the interests of democracy with those of capitalism --the interests of the public good vs. the need for capitalism to grow and profit through the market. Host Jim Vrettos receives guest Lila Corwin...
YAGP 2021 Judge: Jessica Saund!
Learn all about Jessica's career and what she looks for in a winning dancer!
Gay USA 5/12/2021
Biden restores some LGBTQ+ rights; various states still taking them away. ∎ Biden’s HHS restores ban on anti-LGBTQ discrimination in healthcare. ∎ We’ll tell you about the first out transgender bishop in a US Christian denomination. ∎ Reclaim Pride in New York announces its marching route for June...
Ending Solitary Confinement in NYC Jails & NYS Prisons
In this episode of "Both Sides of the Bars," we are joined by The Fortune Society’s Executive Vice President and Board of Corrections member Stanley Richards and HALT Solitary Confinement’s statewide organizer Jerome Wright to talk about the ending of solitary confinement in NYC jails and the...
Jessica's Favorite Things!
Ballet Gold medalist, teacher and YAGP judge, Jessica Saund tells us what she treasures most in dancers, music & teachers
Leon Taylor to Receive Jewell Ryan-White Award for Cultural Diversity
June 27, 2023
Leon Taylor, Manager of Production and Facilitation at Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), will be honored with the Jewell Ryan-White Award for Cultural Diversity by the Alliance for Community Media. This esteemed recognition acknowledges Leon's outstanding contributions in fostering inclusivity...
In Memory of Jon Haggins
June 22, 2023
Jon Haggins, a multitalented individual renowned for his contributions to the world of fashion, entertainment, and travel, passed away on June 15, 2023. Born in Florida in 1943, Haggins embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned several creative domains throughout his lifetime.
