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MNN Appoints Zenaida Mendez as Director of the MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center
May 11, 2015
A long-time advocate for social justice and women’s rights, Ms. Mendez brings extensive community media and community building experience to MNN’s East Harlem facility.
The return of Ramen + Politix at the Firehouse
May 11, 2015
The Youth Channel presents Ramen + Politix, Part III—a random joining of hot noodles and fiery discussion to talk about whatever political issues are on your mind. If you’re 14-21, join us for dinner and debate as we take on political questions that matter to you.
This Week on MNN: Music as story, running as healing, and sport as cultural ambassador
May 11, 2015
“The Facts” present a musical tale of a woman’s plight, while “Gotta Run with Will” prepares for the Memorial Day weekend “500 for the Fallen” relay with a replay of his 101st episode. Plus the second half of famed ‘80s St. John’s basketball captain Billy Goodwin on “GingerNewYork.”
Clip of the Week: “Gotta Run with Will: Oz Pearlman, Magician and Mentalist”
This past Sunday, Oz Pearlman, two-time guest on "Gotta Run with Will," won the Long Island Marathon by a staggering 20 minutes, and set a course record with a time of 2:25, just two weeks after running the Boston Marathon. And with typical Oz Pearlman showmanship, he crossed the finish line...
This Week on MNN: Nostalgia reigns on MNN, with the history of “Community Board 8 Speaks,” an old friend on “Gotta Run with Will,” an ‘80s basketball captain on “GingerNewYork,” and a replay of “The Facts”
May 4, 2015
MNN revisits the historic St. John’s basketball victory over Boston College in 1983, reunites old friends Will Sanchez and Dave Kleckner, and explores the history of “Community Board 8 Speaks” on MNN. Plus, a rewind of an important scholarly discussion on the impact of rape on “The Facts.”
Clip of the Week: "Community Cop"
As the Baltimore protests spread to NY and other cities throughout the United States, MNN looks back to the “Community Cop” discussion of the Ferguson, Missouri grand jury decision not to indict Police Office Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Hear analysis of the case...
Pitch your Show, Create a Promo, Go Digital, or Hone your Technique—It’s all happening here at MNN
April 30, 2015
Stop by our 59th St. Studios to brush up on your production skills, have MNN create a promo for you, or connect and chat with MNN Community Producers and Staff. Plus visit the El Barrio Firehouse for a Spanish-language workshop on effective production and editing techniques.
Como Organizar de Manera Efectiva sus Videos y Programas
April 30, 2015
Nos place invitarlos ha participar en el seminario, “Como Organizar de Manera Efectiva sus Videos y Programas: Oportunidad de explorar ideas y tecnicas de edicion y production de television.”