Podcasts about bronxites

Former NYC Schools Chancellor Dr. Meisha Porter is now the Inaugural President and CEO of The Bronx Community Foundation, an organization which supports and invests in community non-profits to eradicate inequity and build sustainable futures for all Bronxites. Dr. Porter talks about their approach, and recent grants and partnerships supporting migrants, cannabis education and the borough's first legal dispensary. For more, visit thebronx.org

Die Bronx, das legendäre Stadtviertel New Yorks: In den 1970er Jahren gingen in der Südbronx Hunderte von Gebäuden in Flammen auf. 90 Prozent der Wohnhäuser wurden vernichtet. Die Politiker schoben die Schuld den armen Bewohnern zu. Die Feuerwehr kam nicht mehr nach. Sollte sie auch nicht. Die Stadtplaner wollten Bronxites - großteils Einwanderer aus Afrika und Lateinamerika - vertreiben. Um Wohnraum für die Reichen aus Manhattan zu schaffen. Doch die Menschen in der Bronx hielten zusammen. Ihr Viertel war ihre Familie. Heute gibt es am Ufer des Harlem River Yogastudios, Ateliers und Cafés mit veganem Matcha Latte. Schicke Apartmenthäuser sollen eine neue Klientel anlocken. Viele Bewohner der Bronx fürchten: Auch ohne Feuer könnten sie bald vertrieben werden. Antje Passenheim berichtet.

Die Bronx, das legendäre Stadtviertel New Yorks: In den 1970er Jahren gingen in der Südbronx Hunderte von Gebäuden in Flammen auf. 90 Prozent der Wohnhäuser wurden vernichtet. Die Politiker schoben die Schuld den armen Bewohnern zu. Die Feuerwehr kam nicht mehr nach. Sollte sie auch nicht. Die Stadtplaner wollten Bronxites - großteils Einwanderer aus Afrika und Lateinamerika - vertreiben. Um Wohnraum für die Reichen aus Manhattan zu schaffen. Doch die Menschen in der Bronx hielten zusammen. Ihr Viertel war ihre Familie. Heute gibt es am Ufer des Harlem River Yogastudios, Ateliers und Cafés mit veganem Matcha Latte. Schicke Apartmenthäuser sollen eine neue Klientel anlocken. Viele Bewohner der Bronx fürchten: Auch ohne Feuer könnten sie bald vertrieben werden. Antje Passenheim berichtet.

Yerrr! Another pod from the ABT crew. The guys discuss TakeOff (RIP), Halloween & various other topics & they shoot the shit like only Bronxites can. Enjoy!

Vancortlandt park is a iconic Bronx Park known for its beautiful nearby golf course, Horse stables , trails and softball fields. But, buried in the history of the park is a brutal historical story known as the Stockbridge massacre. Where Native American militia were killed violently by British soldiers. It is said by Bronxites that there are voices that can be heard while walking in the park, strange mists, balls of lights and the uneasy feeling of being watched. Besides from the historical and brutal stories that happened over 200 years ago. Does this Bronx Park hold a paranormal secret to it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Archegos Felon in Possession of a Family Office Blues by Matthew Russell Lee, April 30, 2022 He was felon in possession of a family office Archegos' use of swaps had gotten a bit too raucous 34 billion dollars later, they let him out on bail Unlike a luckless Bronx junkie not a single day in jail So who is it, making these big decisions Letting Hwang go and subjecting the junkie to derision? Then expecting applause and silence on disparity Putting the Bronxites in jail and throwing away the key? Credit Suisse and Nomura, they must have been in on it The underregulation of the family office has become somewhat chronic Congress talks but nothing done, the scam was used in One Coin Bill Hwang out in Tenafly eating a big sirloin Support https://www.patreon.com/MatthewRussellLeeStory: http://www.innercitypress.com/sdny2archegosicp042722.html After SDNY Indicts Hwang For Archegos $34B Fraud Freed For $5M Cash With Tri-State Travel By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Maxwell Book BBC-Guardian UK - Honduras - ESPN NY Mag SDNY COURTHOUSE, April 27 – In the wake of the Archegos meltdown, the other shoe dropped on April 27, when the US Attorney for the SDNY unsealed and indictment charging Bill Hwang Patrick Halligan, Archegos's CFO with racketeering conspiracy, securities fraud, and wire fraud offenses. Inner City Press went to the SDNY press conference to ask, What about Credit Suisse and Nomura and people in those banks? What about the massive family office loophope to the Investment Advisors Act of 1940? This has come up in the OneCoin fraud case, on which the Office used perjured testimony and now agrees to delay after delay. Damian William referred obliquely to Hwang doing it in the dark, but otherwise the issue - which is addressed by a pending bill in Congress - did not come up. Nor did Lisa Monaco, present in New York for the presser, address it. Later, release: SUNG KOOK (BILL) HWANG The defendant will be released today upon his own signature to $100 million personal recognizance bond, to be secured by $5 million in cash and 2 properties, and co-signed by two financially responsible individuals, including his wife. The defendant agrees to attest that he lost his passport and his wife will surrender her passport. Travel will be restricted to the SDNY, EDNY, District of Connecticut, and District of New Jersey. Mr. Hwang will be released today on his signature, with remaining conditions to be met by May 6. Co-defendant PATRICK HALLIGAN The defendant will be released today upon (i) $1,000,000 personal recognizance bond; (ii) co-signed by two financially responsible persons, one of them being his wife; (iii) travel restricted to EDNY and SDNY; (iv) regular pre-trial supervision; and (v) surrender of passport (which has occurred). Meanwhile later - after re-up of book and talk to NYU Journalism School, here and here - in the SDNY Magistrate a defendant was detained until trial, charged as a felon in possession. We'll have more, much more, on this. *** @SDNYLIVE courthouse #CourtCastCast 200 Worth Street Your support means a lot. As little as $5 a month helps keep us going and grants you access to exclusive bonus material on our Patreon page. Click here to become a patron.

Chatting Live with long-time friend Eddie Ojeda of Twisted Sister was like going home... and after all these years I just discovered we're both Bronxites. Loved chatting about the early years, the first guitar, being inspired by the Beatles, he was a Paul, a few years later, a thisclose encounter with John, SPX to Twisted Sister, the successes and the "if only." From clubs to stadiums, to wedding band and back again, ending the touring reign on top, once again headlining stadiums. We talked Eddie's Twisted Hot Sauce, it's fab, you can get it here: twistedhotsauce.com, his appearance on Chopped, moving to Nashville to be close to his son and first grandchild, daring a flight west to walk his daughter down the aisle, losing the quarantine 15 (already, damn!) by eating healthy, less and earlier, and leaning into his passion for bike riding (as in bicycle - he once considered going pro), and, what he's binging, a surprising choice. Looking young, fit, and fab, he's a goddamn inspiration. Forever grateful for his kindness and friendship. Eddie Ojeda Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson Wed, 6/30/21, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/367JqH3 All BROADcasts, as podcasts, also available on iTunes apple.co/2dj8ld3 Stitcher bit.ly/2h3R1fla tunein bit.ly/2gGeItj Also on iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, Voox, OwlTail, Backtracks, PlayerFM, Himalaya, Podchaser, and Listen Notes Thanks to Rick Smolke of Quik Impressions, the best printers, printing, the best people people-ing. quikimpressions.com @NIcole,of Ruby Begonia Hair Studio Beauty and Products, for tresses like the stars she coifs, and regular people, like me. I love my hair, and I love Nicole. http://www.rubybegoniahairstudio.com/ Blue Microphones and Kevin Walt

In 1977, The Bronx Walk of Fame was established to lift the spirits of Bronxites and fill them with pride by honoring the sons and daughters of The Bronx who have made significant accomplishments and contributed the society through their respective fields. Today there are over 120 inductees, many have their street signs displayed along the historic Grand Concourse. There are plans in place to redesign and replace the signs to give the Grand Concourse a fresh new look. To see a list of Bronx Walk of Fame inductees, go here: http://bronxtourism.wpengine.com/bronx-walk-of-fame/ Also, you can find some of The Bronx Merch we wear while recording our podcast in any of these places: https://georgerafael.com/ https://www.bronxnative.com/ Follow DJ Sam Real on Instagram for a sample of his line  @djsam_real For more Go Bronx Pod episodes go to https://gobxpod.podbean.com/

This year's City Council elections promise to bring new inspiring leaders from the Bronx to City Hall. Today we focus on candidates contending for the seat in District-15, which became vacant after Ritchie Torres left City Council to become a US Congressman. We interview two candidates running in District-15, Elisa Crespo and John Sanchez; both Elisa and John have developed refreshing and creative policy platforms that will elevate the voices and needs of Bronxites in municipal politics.  Each candidate was provided with a prompt to discuss a policy issue central to their platform that is connected to the health of the borough. Through these conversations we discuss proposals to build a birthing center in the Bronx, to combat food access injustices, and to devise a municipal public option for employment. We look forward to continuing this coverage as the June 22nd City Council primary approaches.  This episode was recorded on Friday, February 26th, 2020. 

Live from The Bronx! The ABT crew is back to discuss the important topics....your worst "accidents"?? The Bronxites delve into how they celebrate Valentine's Day, childhood nicknames & tell more stories. Come laugh with us! Enjoy!

Way before PS5 and air conditioning, summertime meant outdoor fun. In years past, how did Bronx families spend their free time and what little disposable income they had during the hottest months? The borough was once home to several amusement parks offering Bronxites plenty of options for family-friendly entertainment during the dog days of summer. Olga Luz and Angel have a conversation with Mike Virgintino, author of Freedomland USA: The Definitive History, who tells us about one of the most remembered and cherished theme parks by a myriad of Baby Boomers.For more Go Bronx Pod episodes go to http://bronxtourism.wpengine.com/home/gobronxpod/

Desmon and Derrick Lewis grew up in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the South Bronx. Together they founded The Bronx Community Foundation with endorsements from community leaders across the borough, business leaders, and local and state elected officials to address challenges facing the Bronx. Today, we are joined by Desmon Lewis, to discuss their efforts to date: at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic they launched the Bronx Community Relief Effort and raised $16 million dollars, " to support effective, on-the-ground operations that are focused on meeting the most essential needs of the Bronx community." Simultaneously, The Bronx Foundation has identified digital equity as a disparity that impacts many aspects of life for Bronxites. Background Disinvestment Deepens the Impact of COVID-19 and Racism in the Bronx, Editorial written by Desmon Lewis & Wes Caines of Bronx Defenders You can learn more about the The Bronx Community Foundation, The Bronx Community Relief Effort, and Digital Equity at thebronx.org

 Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I’m Margaret Kimberley, along with my co-host Glen Ford. Coming up: Activists in Greenville, North Carolina successfully demand community control of the police. And, we’ll hear from a psychologist who’s done a study of the varied ideologies held by Black women.   But first, Shannon Jones is co-founder of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, which on June 4th led a protest in the South Bronx section of New York that was massively attacked by police, who claimed the marchers had violated a curfew. At least 61 marchers and bystanders were injured, according to a Human Rights Watch study. More than 250 were arrested, including Ms Jones. She says the cops had been waiting for a chance to crack down on the movement. Activists have clashed repeatedly with police in the eastern North Carolina city of Greenville. The protests have been led by the Mapinduzi organization and the Coalition Against Racism. Mapinduzi spokesman Dedan Wha-Kee-UR-ee says Greenville’s government continues to reject demands for Community Control of Police, an independent prosecutor for police brutality cases, and that a police substation be turned into a People’s Resource center.   However, the city did agree to end its involvement with the Pentagon’s 1033 program, that funnels military weapons and equipment to local police. Dr. Ashlee Davis is the Supervising Psychologist and Coordinator for Diversity and Social justice Initiatives at Fordham University Counseling Center, in New York City. She’s author of a recent article, titled “Traditional Femininity Versus Strong Black Women Ideologies and Stress Among Black Women.” We asked Dr. Ashley, just what is  “Strong Black Women Ideology”? 

 Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I'm Margaret Kimberley, along with my co-host Glen Ford. Coming up: Activists in Greenville, North Carolina successfully demand community control of the police. And, we'll hear from a psychologist who's done a study of the varied ideologies held by Black women.   But first, Shannon Jones is co-founder of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, which on June 4th led a protest in the South Bronx section of New York that was massively attacked by police, who claimed the marchers had violated a curfew. At least 61 marchers and bystanders were injured, according to a Human Rights Watch study. More than 250 were arrested, including Ms Jones. She says the cops had been waiting for a chance to crack down on the movement. Activists have clashed repeatedly with police in the eastern North Carolina city of Greenville. The protests have been led by the Mapinduzi organization and the Coalition Against Racism. Mapinduzi spokesman Dedan Wha-Kee-UR-ee says Greenville's government continues to reject demands for Community Control of Police, an independent prosecutor for police brutality cases, and that a police substation be turned into a People's Resource center.   However, the city did agree to end its involvement with the Pentagon's 1033 program, that funnels military weapons and equipment to local police. Dr. Ashlee Davis is the Supervising Psychologist and Coordinator for Diversity and Social justice Initiatives at Fordham University Counseling Center, in New York City. She's author of a recent article, titled “Traditional Femininity Versus Strong Black Women Ideologies and Stress Among Black Women.” We asked Dr. Ashley, just what is  “Strong Black Women Ideology”? 

Last week's show is a little late due to technical issues on the live show. The remote work set up is taking us a bit longer to adjust to but we're going to keep working at it until we get it right. Carlos and Mel speak with Josie, an organizer with Take Back the Bronx, an organization of Bronxites who are organizing for community control, to discuss the looting that unfolded in the Bronx and Queens, the tensions it created in the movement and try to answer the question, who is really looting in the Bronx? Music Credit: Michael Kiwanuka - Hero Boogie Down Productions - South Bronx Pig Feet - Kamasi Washington, Denzel Curry, G Perico, Daylyt Kimberly Jones - David Jones Media

On this Episode, Jay and KB get the opportunity to sit down with two Fordham University students, Alex and Gerald. Alex and Gerald are leaders in the Fordham community who hold e-board positions for Asili, the Black Student Association at Fordham University. Asili is a Swahili word that means roots or foundation. We discuss the power of knowing your history and understanding your roots. Alex and Gerald are honest, vulnerable, and have no problem speaking truth to power. They discuss Asili playing an integral role in demanding the President of the University release a statement about the injustice Black folks experience in this country. We learn more about the racism that is still happening on Fordham's campus and the disconnect between the Fordham community and local Bronxites. This is a very special episode for KB as he is very nostalgic thinking about his time as part of Asili. Unfortunately, a lot of things have not changed since KB graduated from Fordham, but we are hopeful. This group of Asili students have a wonderful legacy and foundation to build on, and they are brilliant, fearless, and purposeful. Many movements in history have had a strong presence on college campuses, why would now be any different? Asili has something to say; we need to listen.

Iran Ortiz, owner of Le Suite and Aniusha Ortiz, owner of The Brazi Shops sat with Raquel Batista to discuss the current uprisings and its impact in the Bronx. We discuss how in the midst of a pandemic, they are dealing with the fight for racial justice, the survival of their businesses and the impact the current climate has had on them. Iran and Aniusha Ortiz are afro-dominican sisters, life-long Bronxites and entreprenuers. For more info on their businesses go to: https://www.thebrazishop.com/ https://lesuiteboutique.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/critica/support

Advocates of Medicare for All are burying the lead, did you know it includes dental coverage? New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera comes to the front of the class to breakdown the detailed aspects of the widely supported policy and discuss how states can adopt universal healthcare coverage. There are a lot of terms thrown around in the debate over healthcare, here are a few; Universal Coverage: The ultimate goal is for everyone to have health insurance. Single-Payer: A category of healthcare coverage in which the government provides insurance to everyone and pays the bills. Public Option: A government run insurance plan is offered in addition to private health insurance plans. Medicare for All: One of many policy proposals to achieve universal coverage that would create a national health insurance program in which everyone is covered and the government is the single payer. Our Guest: @NYSenatorRivera New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In 1998, Gustavo graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and moved to New York to begin a doctoral program in political science at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. A proud Bronxite, he has lived in Kingsbridge Heights for almost 20 years. He has represented the 33rd Senate District in the Bronx since November of 2010. The 33rd Senate District includes the neighborhoods of Kingsbridge Heights, East Tremont, Crotona Park, Fordham, Mount Hope, Belmont, Van Nest, Claremont, and Morris Park. Since taking office, Senator Rivera has focused his efforts on addressing issues of health inequity both legislatively and on the ground. In 2011, Senator Rivera launched the Bronx CAN (Changing Attitudes Now) Health Initiative. The goal of this community oriented health initiative is not only to encourage Bronx residents to develop healthy behaviors, but to shape policies that will help tear down some of the institutional barriers that stand in the way of Bronxites having a healthier lifestyle. Reading List What is Single Payer? - Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) Medicare for All: What Is It and How Will It Work? - Healthline Medicare-for-All Is Not Medicare, and Not Really for All. So What Does It Actually Mean? - ProPublica

Joining us in conversation tonight will be Sis Shannon who is co-founder of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability (Why Accountability). She will discuss ongoing FTP activities, predatory "gang raids" & related issues. You can support this organization by donating to their Go Fund Me campaign. Recent News: NYPD Commissioner without evidence attempts to link protests against police brutality as the cause of two NYPD cops getting shot in the Bronx Federal investigation into Mississippi prisons has advocates hopeful, anxious 3 Texas inmates have died at the hands of prison officers as use of force continues to rise New Abolitionists Radio is an award-winning podcast that started in 2012 to bring awareness to legalized slavery and human trafficking in the United States preserved by the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution. This issue is often inadequately referred to as "mass incarceration". Legalized slavery through prisons, jails and detention facilities and the mistreatment of those incarcerated in them constitute severe Human Rights violations per The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially its prohibition on all forms of slavery. ;new advadsCfpAd( 35245 );

Joining us in conversation tonight will be Sis Shannon who is co-founder of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability (Why Accountability). She will discuss ongoing FTP activities, predatory…

Joining us in conversation tonight will be Sis Shannon who is co-founder of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability (Why Accountability). She will discuss ongoing FTP activities, predatory "gang raids" & related issues. You can support this organization by donating to their Go Fund Me campaign. Recent News: NYPD Commissioner without evidence attempts to link protests against police brutality as the cause of two NYPD cops getting shot in the Bronx Federal investigation into Mississippi prisons has advocates hopeful, anxious 3 Texas inmates have died at the hands of prison officers as use of force continues to rise New Abolitionists Radio is an award-winning podcast that started in 2012 to bring awareness to legalized slavery and human trafficking in the United States preserved by the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution. This issue is often inadequately referred to as "mass incarceration". Legalized slavery through prisons, jails and detention facilities and the mistreatment of those incarcerated in them constitute severe Human Rights violations per The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially its prohibition on all forms of slavery. ;new advadsCfpAd( 35245 );

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I’m Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. Coming up: The Black Lives Matter period of confrontations with the cops may have petered out in much of the country, but the movement against police oppression is alive and well in New York City. And, a new book explores the interaction between US suppression of minorities at home and American military policy, abroad. The FBI claims that it has revised its policy on targeting so-called Black Identity Extremists. However, many observers doubt that, including Yah-FAY-OH Ba-la-GON, a leader of the Dallas Texas-based Huey P. Newton Gun Club. The club urges Black people to arm themselves for self-defense. In New York City, a coalition of organizatons is planning a new series of actions against police oppression in the city’s mass transit system. Sharon Jones, of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, says the protesters will rally under the banner, F-T-P. Anti-police brutality protesters often point to the collaboration between US cops and the counterparts in apartheid Israel. But author Stuart Schrader says the problem is a lot deeper than that. He’s written a new book, titled “Badges Without Borders:How Global Counterinsurgency Transformed American Policing.” It details how the US has learned to suppress rebellions at home and abroad, from Native American extermination and suppression of slave revolts, to becoming the policeman of the world.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I'm Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. Coming up: The Black Lives Matter period of confrontations with the cops may have petered out in much of the country, but the movement against police oppression is alive and well in New York City. And, a new book explores the interaction between US suppression of minorities at home and American military policy, abroad. The FBI claims that it has revised its policy on targeting so-called Black Identity Extremists. However, many observers doubt that, including Yah-FAY-OH Ba-la-GON, a leader of the Dallas Texas-based Huey P. Newton Gun Club. The club urges Black people to arm themselves for self-defense. In New York City, a coalition of organizatons is planning a new series of actions against police oppression in the city's mass transit system. Sharon Jones, of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, says the protesters will rally under the banner, F-T-P. Anti-police brutality protesters often point to the collaboration between US cops and the counterparts in apartheid Israel. But author Stuart Schrader says the problem is a lot deeper than that. He's written a new book, titled “Badges Without Borders:How Global Counterinsurgency Transformed American Policing.” It details how the US has learned to suppress rebellions at home and abroad, from Native American extermination and suppression of slave revolts, to becoming the policeman of the world.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I'm Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. Coming up: Much of what you read in the corporate media is pure propanganda, a fictionalized account of the world. Margaret Kimberley and other reporters unmasked these lies before a packed crowd in New York City; we'll get a report on the racial dimensions of the struggle for socialism in Venezuela; and, activists say “F” the police and their brutal presence in the New York subway system. Activist and author William C. Anderson says radicals should not bow to pressures to tone down their demands, just to get along with the Democratic Party. Anderson co-authored a book called “As Black as the Resistance,” and recently wrote an article for Truthout titled ,”No Matter Who's Elected, We Must Keep Demanding More.” Margaret Kimberley, co-founder and senior columnist for Black Agenda Report, teamed up with acclaimed journalists Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate before a packed house in midtown Manhattan. The subject was Propaganda – the lies that corporate media tell in service to US imperialism. The socialist government that the late President Hugo Chavez brought to power in Venezuela 20 years ago is still standing, despite the efforts of three US presidents to overthrow it. Dario Azzelini is a visiting fellow at the Latin American Studies Program, at Cornell University. He's an Italian who was raised in Germany and lived for years in a poor barrio in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Azzelini wrote a book, titled, “Communes and Workers' Control in Venezuela,” in which he argues that workers and peasants are building socialism from below in that country. We asked him why the right-wing has not been able to mount a successful coup against the Venezuelan government, despite crippling US sanctions and total support for regime change from the American media and the two corporate political parties. Shannon Jones is an organizer with Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, part of a coalition from across New York City that has mobilized against high subway fares and police brutality underground. The coalition recently brought a thousand protesters to confront the police in Brooklyn, under the banner of “F.T.P” We asked Shannon Jones what “F.T.P” stands for.

Welcome to the radio magazine that brings you news, commentary and analysis from a Black Left perspective. I’m Glen Ford, along with my co-host Nellie Bailey. Coming up: Much of what you read in the corporate media is pure propanganda, a fictionalized account of the world. Margaret Kimberley and other reporters unmasked these lies before a packed crowd in New York City; we’ll get a report on the racial dimensions of the struggle for socialism in Venezuela; and, activists say “F” the police and their brutal presence in the New York subway system. Activist and author William C. Anderson says radicals should not bow to pressures to tone down their demands, just to get along with the Democratic Party. Anderson co-authored a book called “As Black as the Resistance,” and recently wrote an article for Truthout titled ,”No Matter Who’s Elected, We Must Keep Demanding More.” Margaret Kimberley, co-founder and senior columnist for Black Agenda Report, teamed up with acclaimed journalists Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate before a packed house in midtown Manhattan. The subject was Propaganda – the lies that corporate media tell in service to US imperialism. The socialist government that the late President Hugo Chavez brought to power in Venezuela 20 years ago is still standing, despite the efforts of three US presidents to overthrow it. Dario Azzelini is a visiting fellow at the Latin American Studies Program, at Cornell University. He’s an Italian who was raised in Germany and lived for years in a poor barrio in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Azzelini wrote a book, titled, “Communes and Workers' Control in Venezuela,” in which he argues that workers and peasants are building socialism from below in that country. We asked him why the right-wing has not been able to mount a successful coup against the Venezuelan government, despite crippling US sanctions and total support for regime change from the American media and the two corporate political parties. Shannon Jones is an organizer with Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, part of a coalition from across New York City that has mobilized against high subway fares and police brutality underground. The coalition recently brought a thousand protesters to confront the police in Brooklyn, under the banner of “F.T.P” We asked Shannon Jones what “F.T.P” stands for.

Visit our website at: www.bronxnarratives.com Comments/suggestions/feedback: info@bronxnarratives.com After throwing her first successful event at the Bronx Museum based around connectivity with Bronxites, the leader of the pack, Deyla Sabio came by to to discuss her future endeavors, mentoring the youth and some of her experiences from abroad that inspired her to start Blogger from the Bronx Deyla Sabio: https://www.instagram.com/bloggerfromthebronx https://bloggerfromthebronx.com/ Kayla Smith: instagram.com/kaythecreative Dondre Green www.dondregreen.com instagram.com/dondregreen twitter.com/dondreg

Host Alice Backer of Kiskeacity.com and Hugues Girard play interviews of protestors of Hillary Clinton as commencement speaker for Medgar Evars College's graduating class last Thursday June 8th.  Among those interviewed are life long activist Frisner Pierre of Komokoda, Haitian-American Gem Isaac of Bronxites for NYPD Accountability, Haitian-American Yole César and Dwayne Neckles of the United Africa Movement.  Hugues also offers a (short) rundown of the spate of labor union strikes in Haiti that have caused certain factories to shut down.     

What do Al Pacino, Regis Philbin, Mary Higgins Clark and Colin Powell all have in common? They're all Bronx natives.  And all of them are featured in a new book called Just Kids from the Bronx: Telling it the Way it Was: An Oral History.  The book includes the stories of more than 60 native Bronxites who have gone on to make important contributions in nearly every field imaginable, from acting to science to athletics.  Author Arlene Alda, who happens to be the wife of television and film star Alan Alda, is our guest on this edition of Cityscape.

What do Al Pacino, Regis Philbin, Mary Higgins Clark and Colin Powell all have in common? They're all Bronx natives.  And all of them are featured in a new book called Just Kids from the Bronx: Telling it the Way it Was: An Oral History.  The book includes the stories of more than 60 native Bronxites who have gone on to make important contributions in nearly every field imaginable, from acting to science to athletics.  Author Arlene Alda, who happens to be the wife of television and film star Alan Alda, is our guest on this edition of Cityscape.