Solidarity Is This is a podcast created and hosted by Deepa Iyer, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project where she runs Solidarity Is, a multi-strategy program to deepen transformative solidarity practices, models, narratives, and ideas. On the podcast, we explore how individuals and institutions are experimenting with cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity in America’s changing racial landscape. Learn more at www.solidarityis.org
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Distinguished Lecturer in journalism at Queens College and long-time New York Newsday columnist Sheryl McCarthy speaks with accomplished individuals from all walks of life in this engaging half-hour series.
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Welcome to the Epicenter NYC podcast. Every week we share an in-depth look at one of our top stories. We'll also take a moment to share a story from one our neighbors - someone like you! For more visit us at epicenter-nyc.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Intro music: http://karavikamusic.com/ Production: https://www.pirateaudio.co/
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The unapologetic, sassy, proud Asian Americans you didn’t know you needed. Follow along the journey of two Asian American artists as we talk, discuss, and bring up real topics about the current issues within the Asian American experience.
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Anti-Immigrant Sentiment: History and Need for Reform
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In a conversation with Dr. Shirley Leyro, associate professor of criminal justice at Borough of Manhattan Community College, host Sheryl McCarthy explores anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. Professor Leyro notes that while it seems to be rising, such feelings have always existed and are often exploited by politicians. She outlines the historical …
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Earth Church: Activism, Performing Art, and Social Justice
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In this conversation Sheryl McCarthy talks to Reverend Billy and Savitri D, co-founders of the Church of Stop Shopping and the Earth Church. The Earth Church in New York’s Lower East Side, combines performance art with activism. Initially a critique of consumerism, it now focuses on environmental justice, climate change, gentrification, and social …
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Manhattan’s only Black-owned comedy club offers laughter to ease election stress
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In the heart of Sugar Hill, Manhattan’s only Black-owned comedy club, Comedy in Harlem, is entertaining and empowering the community. Founded by comedians Nicky Sunshine and Jamie Roberts, Comedy in Harlem isn’t only about the punchlines; it’s about creating a space for free expression and community connection – especially in turbulent times. The c…
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How to manage election anxiety
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For many of us, election season comes with spikes in stress and anxiety. With so much uncertainty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when the news and social media seem to only amplify our worries. The constant barrage of headlines, debates, and predictions can make it difficult to stay focused on our daily lives, leaving us feeling powerle…
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Deja Brew: Where coffee and Caribbean flavors come together
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Deja Brew, a new cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for locals. Known for blending Caribbean and Latin American flavors, Deja Brew serves up coffee and fusion dishes in a laid-back space. But more than just a cafe, Deja Brew is also about community—supporting local artists, giving back to schools, helping fellow immigra…
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Solidarity: 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems
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Join co-hosts Adaku Utah and Deepa Iyer as they present the "2024 Elections and Beyond" toolkit, offering tools to clarify values, engage in rapid response, and strengthen ourselves, our organizations, and ecosystems.Kirjoittanut Deepa Iyer
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The NYC Dad Whose Tool Is Helping Thousands Get into High School
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Navigating high school admissions in New York City can be a daunting task, with over 900 programs to choose from, each with its own set of assessments, open houses, and ranking requirements. When Adrian Liang faced this challenge for his own kids, he decided to build a tool to help make sense of it all. The result is NYC SIFT, a website that thousa…
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From Naomi’s Classroom to Kathy’s Kitchen in the East Bronx
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Growing up with strong West Indian roots, Naomi Lake’s love for cooking began in her grandmother's kitchen in the Bronx, where she learned to create the rich flavors that connected her to her heritage. Then, during the pandemic, she made a bold decision to leave her teaching career behind and turn her culinary skills into a community-focused busine…
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What would real immigration reform look like?
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In a discussion with Anna Law, associate professor of political science at Brooklyn College, Sheryl examines the complexities of the U.S. immigration system amid the intensifying presidential race. Law emphasizes that immigration isn't a primary concern for most voters compared to economic issues, though it's heavily featured in conservative media.…
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The myth of “Black jobs”: Unpacking race, jobs, and political rhetoric
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Over the past several months, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's claim that immigrants are taking “Black jobs” has stirred up a lot of emotions, ranging from anger to outright ridicule. This narrative has not only been a talking point in debates but has also sparked conversations on social media and in communities across the country. It…
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Culturally sensitive care: A retirement home for South Asian seniors
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Imagine trying to navigate your later years in a place where the food, language, and traditions feel foreign. This is the reality for many aging South Asians in the U.S., and it’s what led to the founding of India Home, an organization that provides senior centers, co-living spaces, and even dementia day care, all tailored to the specific cultural …
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President Holley about Mount Holyoke College's Role
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In this episode, Sheryl sits down with Mount Holyoke College President Danielle R. Holley. They discuss her groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman president of the college, delve into Mount Holyoke's role in nurturing empowered leaders and fostering a community dedicated to academic excellence and social change, and highlight the college's…
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Why anti-immigrant sentiment lingers in NYC
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Despite being celebrated as the nation's quintessential 'city of immigrants,' New York City is grappling with a surge of anti-immigrant sentiment. From Mayor Eric Adams attributing budget cuts to the influx of migrants, to persistent narratives blaming newcomers for societal woes, xenophobic rhetoric is alarmingly pervasive—even here. But why does …
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Fringe Pilates and the Power of Community: A Conversation with Tay Milburn
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Former kindergarten teacher Tay Milburn moved from Houston to NYC in 2019 seeking a new path but soon faced the pandemic and multiple surgeries for a tumor. Turning to Pilates for healing, she encountered racial biases, including being asked to stop using #BlackGirlPilates. Undeterred, she founded Fringe Pilates, an inclusive studio with classes ta…
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Talk with Lisa Goree: Shinnecock Nation Leader
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In this conversation, Sheryl speaks with Lisa Goree, the newly elected leader of the Shinnecock Indian Nation on Eastern Long Island, making her the tribe’s first female leader in over 200 years. They explore the history of the Shinnecock reservation, the tribe’s future plans, and their relationship with the affluent residents of the neighboring to…
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Queen B Bake Shop: A Passion for Pastry Rooted in Haitian Heritage
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Raised in a Haitian household, Brigitte Malivert grew up surrounded by rich flavors, but it wasn’t until college that she discovered her love for baking. While on a pre-med track, she started experimenting with ben-yeh, inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, as a way to relieve the stress of writing her thesis. But what began as a calming …
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BONUS: How Indian American Leaders Defined a Historic DNC
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We’re fresh off the heels of the DNC in Chicago, where we captured a powerful conversation between URL Media CEO Mitra Kalita and two trailblazing Indian American politicians: Arvind Venkat, Pennsylvania Representative, and Shekhar Krishnan, New York City Council Member. As the first Indian Americans to hold their offices, Arvind and Shekhar bring …
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Building Community Through Wine: The Journey of Harlem Wine Gallery
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Harlem Wine Gallery is not just a place to buy wine; it’s a community hub where wine lovers and novices alike can learn, taste, and connect. Pascal and Danine Lewis, the husband-and-wife team behind Harlem Wine Gallery, turned their passion for wine into a business. Living in Central Harlem, Pascal and Danine often found themselves traveling downto…
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Crochet clothes for your cat? The Bronx biz specializing in quirky cat outfits
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Monica Martinez, founder of Black Kat Krochet, has turned her love for cats and crocheting into a business – one that’s not only a source of income but also a way to connect with her roots and her community. Monica’s journey began when she crocheted a sweater for her cat during a cold winter. Encouraged by friends, she started selling her creations…
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Ronnie Eldridge: Insights and Reflections on Politics and Public Affairs
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Ronnie Eldridge joins Sheryl to discuss recent political developments and emerging trends, drawing from her rich career as a journalist, advocate, and former public official, now hosting "Keeping Relevant."
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How Forest Hills high school students are taking on political education
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Last year, Forest Hills High School student Salma Baksh found herself in a club aimed at discussing politics, but felt uncomfortable speaking up. Even with her best friend, Vilinez Estevez, by her side, the environment didn’t feel right. The discomfort led Salma and Vili to look for a space where they could freely discuss the topics they really car…
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Brooklyn bike repair shop offers boutique services with a neighborhood feel
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In Gowanus, Tijon Randall, Joy Liu, and Vincent Cabrera have created a unique space that blends top-notch bike repair with a welcoming atmosphere. They started by offering bike services out of their own home, complete with hospitality touches like snacks and beverages. This ethos of care and attention to detail is now at the heart of their shop – T…
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Discussion: Ten years after Eric Garner's chokehold death
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Host Sheryl McCarthy interviews Vince Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. They discuss the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner's death, its impact on police abuse, racial injustice, and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Buunni Coffee: Ethiopian heritage meets Washington Heights vibes
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Sarina Prabasi and her husband, Elias, started Buunni Coffee in 2012 after moving from Ethiopia to New York City. With them, they brought a deep appreciation for the Ethiopian coffee culture, which emphasizes community, hospitality, and the experience of enjoying coffee together. Today, Buunni Coffee is exactly that – a hub for community gatherings…
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B. Stuyvesant Champagne: the sparkling wine empire built by a Black woman
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In her 20s, Marvina Robinson and her friends would sip champagne from red plastic cups on Bed-Stuy stoops. Two decades later, Marvina is one of the few Black women entrepreneurs in the champagne industry. She left her career on Wall Street to follow her passion, establishing B. Stuyvesant Champagne. She brings a fresh perspective to a wine synonymo…
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Building an Inclusive NYC Tech Ecosystem
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Host Sheryl McCarthy discusses Venture Access NYC, a program that is working to build an inclusive tech ecosystem for founders and funders in New York City.
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Bushwick bookstore, Mil Mundos, is bridging culture and community
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Bushwick’s Mil Mundos, founded in 2018, is one of the only bookstores east of Myrtle Avenue offering books in English and Spanish. But it’s more than a bookstore, it’s a community hub that aims to counter the effects of gentrification. Volunteers, like Becca Ramos, help manage the store and assist customers Today, we sit down with Becca, who’s now …
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Hidden juice bar at GW Bridge is tropical escape for smoothies, sandwiches and smiles
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Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/hidden-juice-bar-at-the-george-washington-bridge-is-your-tropical-escape-for-smoothies-sandwiches-and-smiles/ GWB Juice Bar is a hidden gem at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. Owned by Luis Perez, it serves Caribbean drinks like soursop smoothies and the Dominican classic morir soñando, along …
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Discover the heritage-infused tacos revolutionizing Queens’ food scene
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Fernando Ruiz spent his childhood summers in Veracruz, Mexico, where he fell in love with fresh tacos … and which inspired him to start Nixtamal, a tortilla business using the traditional nixtamalization process, in 2008 in Corona, Queens. Despite initial success, expansion challenges and the pandemic caused setbacks. But Fernando persisted, securi…
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How NYC language workers are resisting AI
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Language workers across New York City, and across the globe, are resisting the rise of AI in their field by emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human interpreters and translators. Julie Tay, the director of Hunter College’s Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting program, highlights the need to integrate technology in ways that enhance hu…
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Designing Tomorrow for Universal Accessibility
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In this special episode of One to One, host Sheryl McCarthy and guests focus on the pressing issue of accessibility for aging populations and those with disabilities; groups expected to comprise a significant portion of the global population by 2050.
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The club helping Black and Latina girls design their own sneakers
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The Sneaker Girls Club started at a school in Bushwick and expanded into a brand with a mission: to help designers and sneaker store owners who are women gain the recognition they deserve — and to help Black and Latina girls and women gain the confidence to design their own shoes. In this episode we talk to Sneaker Girls Club founder Lauren Rawles’…
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Solidarity: Building Solidarity In an Era of Silos
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In an age of increasing polarization and division, how can we build bridges. Join us in this special State of Solidarity episode to explore the challenges and opportunities of building solidarity in our current social and political climate.Kirjoittanut Deepa Iyer
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Weeksville: Rediscovering Black history in Brooklyn’s hidden gem
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Earlier this year, Epicenter NYC and the Weeksville Heritage Center teamed up to offer our members a special tour of what remains of the historic community. Epicenter’s editorial director Femi Redwood joined the tour. In today’s episode she explains how this once-forgotten community continues to impact our lives today. Read our full story: https://…
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Donal Trump Courtroom Artist Christine Cornell
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For decades, NYC sketch artist Christine Cornell has captured the likenesses of high-profile figures in US courts: Martha Stewart, Bill Cosby, the World Trade Center bombers, Donald Trump. Cornell explains her work documenting these historic legal events.
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Esthetician who went from doing beauty services on her front stoop to running a business
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Read our full story: https://epicenter-nyc.com/meet-the-esthetician-who-went-from-doing-beauty-services-on-her-front-stoop-to-running-her-own-business/ Growing up, Shondrea Harrod was always fascinated with skincare and beauty. This passion led her to pursue a formal education in esthetics. Now, Shondrea is a licensed esthetician, a talented makeup…
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What’s really going on with NYC crime
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Despite statistics suggesting that New York remains one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the lived experience for many of us tells a different story. So why is there such a disconnect between the numbers and our feelings of safety? In this episode S. Mitra Kalita, co-founder and publisher of Epicenter NYC, talks to reporter Felipe De La Hoz,…
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Mental Health and Young People
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This week, we discuss the alarming rise in mental health issues among young people, a crisis documented by Politico, the Centers for Disease Control, The New York Times, and others. Dr. Suzanne Button is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working directly with adolescents, children, their families, and the education systems…
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Inside the New York Indian Film Festival with Aseem Chhabra
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Once again, Epicenter NYC is teaming up with the New York Indian Festival as its community media sponsor. The festival will take place from Friday, May 31st to Sunday, June 2nd at the Village East by Angelika. The New York Indian Film Festival is the oldest film festival of its kind – screening premieres of films made from, of, and about India. The…
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Cherie Conliffe's CherVitality and the Power of Moringa
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Cherie Conliffe grew up in Brownsville, where corner stores were filled with junk food and her family’s traditional West Indian foods were hard to find. Living in a food desert, she quickly realized the gaps in nutrition education. This became the jump-off point to a career in wellness. During the pandemic Cherie started CherVitality, and is now br…
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The Future of AI: Embrace or Fear?
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Sheryl takes a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. Is AI a technological marvel that will revolutionize our lives or a potential threat that we should approach with more caution?
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How a Jackson Heights art shop became a community haven
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On the corner of 85th Street in Jackson Heights, A.R.T. (short for Art Retail Therapy), has more than just brushes and colored pencils. It’s a space that invites artists and non-artists alike to share their art and life stories – or to simply get lost among the well-stocked shelves. Francisco Segarra opened A.R.T. in 202. Today, the Queer and Latin…
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Earnest Flowers on Building a Healthier Community
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In February of 2021, Earnest Flowers opened a natural and organic grocery store in the heart of Southeast Queens called Earnest Foods. Since then, the store has become a vital source for residents – offering sugarless, gluten-free, and organic products in an area where options like these are scarce. And while at first, there was a trickle of custom…
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Agamems Beauty, a natural skincare line born from a 911 operator’s battle with stress
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Danielle Copper suffered from severe eczema in her teens and early twenties. And despite numerous consultations with dermatologists and treatments like antibiotics, creams, and cortisone shots, her condition didn’t improve. So she decided create her own skincare products – starting with a face soap. She saw an immediate improvement in her skin and …
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Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism
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Acclaimed author Brooke Kroeger joins host Sheryl McCarthy for an enlightening half-hour discussion celebrating often-overlooked women of American journalism, the subject of Brooke's latest book, "Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism."
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American Museum of Natural History’s Paul Sweet on Birding in NYC
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Not too long ago I was heading home after a trek through Forest Park and saw a swarm of black-colored birds — hundreds of them — in the sky, trees and power lines, on rooftops and lawns and on sidewalks across the street. Fascinated by the super-flock, I consulted a couple bird experts, sharing pictures and a video. Paul Sweet, a collection manager…
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Resilience on the menu at authentic Dominican restaurant, Puerto Viejo
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On weekend nights, Puerto Viejo in Prospect Heights is packed with New Yorkers and visitors alike. Many stay for hours, sipping morir soñando and eating sancocho while chatting with friends or longtime restaurant staff. In this episode we sit down with Maritza Abreu, the daughter of founders Cristina and Eduardo Abreu. Maritza is now in charge of m…
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Esther Cohen Discusses Her Life's Work
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Writer and activist Esther Cohen joins host Sheryl McCarthy to discuss her latest book, "All of Us: Stories and Poems Along Route 17," as well as her lifelong dedication to amplifying the voices of the overlooked.
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