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Alice Green Journey To Freedom

Alice Green grew up as one of a few Black residents in the Adirondack town of Witherbee. As a teen she applied for a summer job at a resort, but when she learned she would be housed in inferior quarters, separate from the white employees, she quit that job. This launched her lifelong fight against racial discrimination. Alice has organized to combat racism in prisons, police abuse of Black citizens, anddiscrimination in education, housing, and political representation. As the head of Albany’s Center for Law and Justice, she is a tireless campaigner for racial justice.
The Journey to Freedom project has recorded the stories of women and men from the Capital Region of New York who participated in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Many traveled to the segregated Deep South. Others were active in their home communities. All worked to advance social justice. Their stories highlight the powerful impact that regular folks can have in effecting change, and the importance of documenting the histories of everyday heroes.
Siena College professor Dr. Paul Murray and co-producer educator Donald Hyman worked with videographers Kirk Daniels and Zebulon Schmidt to record and make publicly available the histories of 15 activists. Attendees of this webinar will learn the history of this project, its development process, and ways they can undertake similar projects in their home communities.
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The Play That Changed My Life - Episode 28

Kicking off the new year - Patrick White (Harbinger) talks about the latest in Capital Region theatre news with Owen Smith, artistic director of Playhouse Stage Company; Aaron Holbritter, co-artistic director of Creative License Theatre Collection; and Tony Pallone, director of the upcoming "100 Saints You Should Know" at Schenectady Civic Players.

Here in Schenectady EPISODE 2

This time we dive into a true crime story that took place in 1825 in the City of Schenectady. This is the story of John F. Van Patten.

Capital Region Today 1223

Host Ann Parillo celebrates the holidays with special guests:
 
Judy Ben-Ami, Cultural Events, Schenectady JCC
Chanukah events and history
 
Author – Phil BaylyNew Book Release – “A Small Mountain Murder”
 
Schenectady Friends of the LibraryMadelyn Thorne, Past PresidentJanice Walz, Director & Coordinator Beat the Snow Concerts
 
Reading is Fun ProgramVolunteers Needed & Scrabble-Rama is Coming in April
Al Magid,  PhD, Founder

Capital Region Today 1222

Host Ann Parillo celebrates the season with the following guests:
-Beat the Snow Concerts – Schenectady Library Friends of the Library
-Janice Walz, Coordinator Octavo Singers – The Messiah - Dec 14 - Diane Deacon
-President Kaatsbaan Cultural Park’s The Bang Group's “Nut/Cracked” Tivoli NY Dec 20-22 Adam Weinert, Events Manager
-Schenectady County Historical Society Festival of Trees Dec 7-28 Mary Zawacki, Exec. Dir. Michael Diana, Dir of Education
-Kwanzaa Events – Start Dec 26 - Miki Conn, Co-Chair of Kwanzaa Coalition Betty Harper, Entertainment Chair of Kwanzaa Coalition
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The Play That Changed My Life - Episode 27

The Play That Changed My Life "super fan" Maghen Ryan-Adair talks about her year in theatre and upcoming Scene Night at Albany Barn, and author Johnny Miller shares unbelievably true stories from his book "Historic Theaters of New York's Capital District". Brought to you by Harbinger Theatre and Open Stage Media.

The HOMES Podcast EPISODE 23

Host David Kellogg sits down with John Howard III, owner of Tri City Pro Home Inspections. Howard offers insight on working with New York State licensed inspectors to purchase and properly care for your home.
About The HOMES Podcast
Discover essential insights on home ownership, property management, and real estate investment. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, landlord, or seasoned homeowner, we cover it all:
Home Purchasing: Navigate the process of finding your dream home.
Being a Landlord: Learn about property management and tenant relationships.
Home Upkeep: Practical tips for maintaining your property.
Saving and Making Money: Explore real estate investment strategies.
Rules and Regulations: Understand legal aspects of home ownership.
Join us on The HOMES Podcast and build a stronger foundation for your future!
The HOMES Podcast is a partnership with Open Stage Media and The City of Schenectady.

The Play That Changed My Life - Episode 26

Host Patrick White sits down with Jennifer Van Iderstyne and D. Colin to talk about Schenectady Civic Players' "A Moon for the Misbegotten", Creative Action Unlimited's "Psalm 91", Harbinger Theatre's "Into The Breeches" and next year's Capital Region Festival of Theatre. Take your broken heart and turn it into art...

Here In Schenectady PODCAST EP1

The Schenectady Historical Society presents a new podcast dedicated to the History and archives of Schenectady.

The HOMES Podcast EPISODE 22

This weeks guests are Alexandria Carver who is The Director of Development in the City of Schenectady and Christine Primiano who is the Principal Planner for the City of Schenectady.
Discover essential insights on home ownership, property management, and real estate investment. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, landlord, or seasoned homeowner, we cover it all:
Home Purchasing: Navigate the process of finding your dream home.
Being a Landlord: Learn about property management and tenant relationships.
Home Upkeep: Practical tips for maintaining your property.
Saving and Making Money: Explore real estate investment strategies.
Rules and Regulations: Understand legal aspects of home ownership.
Join us on The HOMES Podcast and build a stronger foundation for your future!
The HOMES Podcast is a partnership with Open Stage Media and The City of Schenectady.